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30 Years of Forum One: What It Means to Build Something You Own
Great work happens when people care about what they're building and understand why it matters. As Forum One marks 30 years in business in 2026, Employee Ownership Month is a chance to reflect on the people and shared goals that have shaped our company and continue to guide our future.
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Forum One Named a 2027 Elev8 GovCon Honoree
Forum One has been recognized as an OrangeSlices 2027 Elev8 GovCon honoree.
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Employee Ownership Month: How We Practice What We Preach
How Forum One’s employee-owned culture turns everyday habits of learning and feedback into stronger teams and better client outcomes.
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Forum One Awarded Department of Transportation Web Agility 3 Blanket Purchase Agreement
Forum One is proud to announce it has been selected as one of four awardees on the Department of Transportation (DOT) Web Agility 3 (WA3) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The BPA is a six-year, $61 million multi-award vehicle for Web Agility Program Support Services in support of the DOT Office of the Chief Digital and Information Officer (OCDIO).
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Resilience and Resonance: Reflections on MCN 2025
At the opening of MCN 2025, I noted that the conference theme, Resilience and Resonance, captures where the museum community is right now: building foundational strength to create more meaningful impact.
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Celebrating Impact with the Anthem Awards
We are proud to be among the impact-driven winners of the 4th Annual Anthem Awards!
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Celebrating Creativity and Impact in Digital Solutions with Davey Awards
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Vote For Forum One’s #25NTC Sessions
We are excited to have five submissions for next year’s #25NTC in Baltimore and online. Explore them and cast your vote to help us bring insightful sessions to you next April!
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Forum One Wins Its First Collision Award
We are proud to announce that Forum One’s work on the Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal is a Silver Collision Awards Winner!
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Forum One Honored With 11 Vega Awards
We’re proud to share that Forum One was recently honored as a 2024 Vega Awards winner of 11 awards in five different categories!
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Forum One Awarded for Its Dedication to Customer Needs
We are honored to be recognized as an example of customer success and commitment through the inaugural Pantheon Partner Awards.
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SXSW 2024 Explores the Impacts of Technology, Not Just Its Possibilities
South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024 wrapped up recently in Austin, TX. Traditionally known for its unbridled enthusiasm for the cutting-edge, this year’s SXSW took a reflective turn, delving deep into the impacts of technology, not just its possibilities.