2008 Federal 100

The theme for this year's Federal 100 awards is “Agents of Change.” So, along those lines, we decided to do something a bit different: We are publishing the list of winners – the 100 people recognized for their contributions to the federal information technology market in the past year, before the March 24 gala. In years past, we kept the list close because we wanted it to be a surprise. But in this Web 2.0 world, we believe that information should be as transparent as possible. Besides, as soon as the list is sent out, it spreads like wildfire anyway. The names are only one part of the Fed 100 story. In the March 24 issue, we will tell you why these people won – we will tell their stories. Look for winners' profiles and more on the awards in the March 24 issue of Federal Computer Week and on FCW.com. Also, we will announce the two Eagle Award winners at the awards gala.

2008 Federal 100 Award Winners

Col. Monte Dunard
Marine Corps

Col. Monte Dunard, director of the Marine Corps' Center for Lessons Learned, led an effort that officials say is changing the way the Defense Department shares critical information via DOD's Global Information Grid.

The Joint Lessons Learned Information System resembles a structured blog that allows warfighters worldwide to look up critical lessons-learned information from DOD and other government agencies and coalition partners.

Dunard “had a definite vision for this and pushed the tool out there,” said Robert Carey, the Navy's chief information officer. “He persisted and led the charge at a time when many were asking why we were bothering to spend money on something like this.”

Dunard's system is quickly replacing older lessons- learned information systems that are less comprehensive.

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