Hive Group today announced that it was selected as a finalist for the 13th Annual Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) Awards. Winners will be announced at the virtual Awards Gala on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The event honors small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry that rely on these businesses.

Hive Group is a finalist for Government Contractor of the Year Award and Mentor-Protégé Program of the Year
Award.

• The Government Contractor of the Year (Under $7.5 Million in Revenue, $7.5 to $15 Million in Revenue, $15 to $27.5 Million in Revenue, and $27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue) recognizes companies that have shown a compelling and profound commitment to excellence in financial performance
• The Mentor-Protégé Program of the Year awards companies that have shown a compelling and profound commitment to excellence through its collaboration efforts.

About Hive Group

Hive Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in acquisition, program, and financial management. In 2018 Hive Group and E3 Federal Solutions, dba Avantus Federal (“Avantus”), were approved in the SBA All Small Mentor-Protégé Program.

About The 13th Annual SECAF Awards Gala

The 13th Annual SECAF Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring the small and emerging
government contractors and the players in the ecosystem that rely on small business. The event will be held virtually at 5:00PM ET on Thursday, May 6, 2021. To register or for more information, visit here.

“The SECAF Awards Gala shines a spotlight on the vision and success that enable the community of government
contractors to deliver excellence year in and year out. It is a privilege to recognize Hive Group as it mirrors the
tenants of our own organization – leadership, fortitude, and commitment,” said Richard Pineda, CALIBRE President
and CEO and SECAF Board Chair.

About The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) enables the small and emerging government contractor
to achieve maximum growth rates in a highly competitive marketplace. Providing members with business resourc
access to influencers and government agencies, and advocacy opportunities and education, SECAF is an important
resource for a growing company. SECAF also serves medium to large government contractors, providing invaluable
introductions to specialized small businesses that enable the overall contracting community to work successfully in
tandem. For more information, visit secaf.org.