Helios Announces 5th Annual Apollo Award Finalists

March 7, 2011 – Reston, Va. – Helios, a provider of human capital management solutions that optimize workforce and business operations, today announced the 20 finalists of the 2011 Helios Apollo Awards. In its fifth year, the Apollo Awards program is the premier award program for recognizing employers in the Washington metropolitan region that invest in innovative employee development initiatives.

“As we celebrate the Apollo Awards’ 5th anniversary, we are honored to present the 2011 finalists to a group of companies that continue to raise the bar higher each year,” said Kathy Albarado, President and CEO, Helios. “The finalists represent how companies in the D.C. region value employees as a critical component to achieving their overall business goals.”

The Awards are presented in multiple categories based on organization size. The finalists for each category are:

Emerging Companies
Cordia Partners
eTERA Consulting
Horizon Consulting Incorporated
Link Solutions, Inc.
Matrix Group International
Near Infinity Corporation
SpeakerBox Communications

Small Companies
FOX Architects
Government Services Integrated Process Team
iCore Networks
Rose Financial Services, LLC
Triumph Enterprises

Mid-size Companies
High Performance Technologies, Inc.
IntelliDyne
Pariveda Solutions
Sevatec, Inc.

Large Companies
Clifton Gunderson LLP
Dimension Data
Edelman
SRA International, Inc.

The finalists were selected by an independent panel for their support of employee development initiatives, including professional development and leadership building programs, as well as their ability to communicate the overall impact of these programs.

Helios will announce the winners at the Apollo Awards breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the McLean Hilton in McLean, Va. For event registration information, please visithttp://www.eventbrite.com/event/1157035725.

About Helios
Helios provides strategic human capital management solutions that drive operational performance and business goals through your most valuable asset – your people. With Helios, you gain a strategic business partner helping implement customized methodologies, processes and solutions that deliver a long-term impact. For more information, visit www.helioshr.com.

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