BlackSky CEO Brian O‘Toole Named ‘Executive of the Year’ at the 2025 Greater Washington GovCon Awards

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) CEO Brian O’Toole was named “Executive of the Year” by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC) at the annual 2025 Greater Washington GovCon awards. The award recognized O’Toole in the $75 to $300 million annual revenue category for his contributions to the company, the community and government contracting industry during the year.

“This award is a reflection of our entire team’s dedication, innovation and commitment to lead the commercial Earth Observation sector by providing exceptional service to our customers,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO.

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“This award is a reflection of our entire team’s dedication, innovation and commitment to lead the commercial Earth Observation sector by providing exceptional service to our customers,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. "We are pushing the limits of real-time, space-based intelligence to deliver critical insights at the speed of relevance for the vital missions of the U.S. government and allied partners throughout the world.”

As a pioneer in Earth observation and geospatial intelligence systems, O’Toole developed the company’s foundational strategy and business plan that has driven BlackSky’s industry leading real-time, space-based intelligence solutions for some of the most demanding U.S. and international government agencies, commercial businesses and organizations around the world.

“We benefit every day from being part of the thriving aerospace and defense sector in Northern Virginia that is a global center for innovation and talent development. It’s an honor to be recognized in this way among our peers for contributions to the industry, the community and the region’s economy,” O’Toole added.

According to the award, O’Toole has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community and industry engagement through personal involvement and strategic corporate partnerships while advancing the beneficial impact geospatial intelligence has on communities worldwide. Under O’Toole’s guidance, BlackSky maintains active memberships in premier industry organizations, including the Satellite Industry Association, U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, Space Foundation, Global SOF Foundation, Intelligence and National Security Alliance, National Security Space Association and Aerospace Industries Association.

About BlackSky Technology Inc.

BlackSky is a real-time, space-based intelligence company that delivers on-demand, high frequency imagery, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events in the world. BlackSky owns and operates one of the industry’s most advanced, purpose-built commercial, real-time intelligence systems that combines the power of the BlackSky Spectra® tasking and analytics software platform and our proprietary low earth orbit satellite constellation.

With BlackSky, customers can see, understand and anticipate changes for a decisive strategic advantage at the tactical edge, and act not just fast, but first. BlackSky is trusted by some of the most demanding U.S. and international government agencies, commercial businesses, and organizations around the world. BlackSky is headquartered in Herndon, VA, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as BKSY. To learn more, visit www.blacksky.com and follow us on X.

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