Most distinguished honor for an Administrative Professional 

FREDERICK, Md. (September 5, 2023) — Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. (Edgewater) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Wigfield, Corporate Operations Director, was announced as a Finalist at 2nd Annual Washington D.C. Admin Awards held on August 25th at the Waldorf Astoria, Washington D.C. 

“I, and the rest of Edgewater, are immensely proud of Cherie for being recognized as a finalist in the Above the Call category!” proclaimed Lorelie Yockman, Edgewater Co-Owner and Chief Administrative Officer. “Cherie is the most amazing, polished, thorough administrative professional that I have ever worked with. She has been a vital part of our corporate success for over 17 years because she consistently goes above and beyond to make all her projects outstanding, and she adds tremendous value to our culture.” 

“The Admin Awards was created to honor the backbones of organizations,” said Sunny Nunan, CEO and Founder. “Administrative Professionals are critical to the success of their leaders and organizations and give their all to make others successful. Cherie is a perfect example of the talent and tenacity that it takes to be a successful Administrative Professional in today’s environment. Her dedication, service and loyalty are an inspiration to all.” 

Founded in 2012 by CEO Sunny Nunan, the daughter of a retired Executive Secretary, the Admin Awards is the Administrative Profession’s highest honor and nationally known as the “Academy Awards for Admins.” It is the first and only public recognition program of its kind that specifically focuses on recognizing the achievements, dedication and importance of Administrative Professionals in nine award categories. The Admin Awards currently operates in 9 markets across the U.S., including Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, the Pacific Northwest, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. 

As Corporate Operations Director, Wigfield oversees the daily functions of Edgewater’s headquarters in Frederick, Md. She also supports the company’s community outreach initiatives and teams across the country. Wigfield brings over 30 years of government and contracting experience in strategic planning, quality assurance, contract administration and management, and business operations to Edgewater. 

Learn more about Edgewater at www.EdgewaterIT.com

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About Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. 

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2002 and has a long-standing record of excellence in supporting its federal customers. Edgewater assists over 30 federal and commercial customers with their IT, cybersecurity, and professional service needs. Its services include enterprise IT, cybersecurity, digital transformation and innovation, agile systems engineering and development, program management, data science and analytics, and professional services. Edgewater is a repeat awardee of the Washington Post Top Workplaces and a 5-time honoree as an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. Edgewater holds CMMI and ISO certifications, and its motto of “Our People… Your Edge” signifies the value and importance that the company holds for its employees. Visit www.EdgewaterIT.com for more information. 

Media Contact: 

Ellen Buchanan, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. 

[email protected]   

301-327-0745 

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