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IRG Named Finalist in Government Contractor of the Year Awards
Washington, DC - September 21, 2004 - International Resources Group (IRG), an international professional services firm, was selected as a finalist in the 2004 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. IRG is one of five finalists in the Contractor of the Year category for companies under $75 million in 2003 revenue. Winners will be announced on October 13 at the awards ceremony held by the Professional Services Council, Washington Technology magazine, and the Northern Virginia Government Contractors Council, an initiative of the Fairfax County Chamber
of Commerce. These awards honor outstanding small, mid-size, and large companies working for federal government agencies.
Asif Shaikh, President and CEO of International Resources Group, said : "This official recognition of IRG is a testament to the important work of our government clients, which we have been proud to support for 25 years. We are privileged to have the opportunity to work with them on critical projects in the US , Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East ."
For 25 years, IRG has helped governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. The company's more than 400 diverse and experienced staff members include world-renowned specialists who have pioneered many of the analytical techniques used in their fields. The company's core sectors of operations include energy, environment, natural resources, agriculture, water resources, and disaster relief and reconstruction. Cross-cutting expertise focuses on knowledge management, governance, economics, policy, and institutional strengthening and training.
The company is proud to be a supporter of communities in the countries where IRG employees live and work. Grants from IRG's Cultural Preservation Fund (CPF) help communities in impoverished nations preserve their cultural legacy. CPF projects are currently underway in Peru , Nepal , and Nigeria . To preserve resources at home,
IRG has a proactive approach to environmental responsibility, with a corporate environmental management system that earned ISO 14001 certification in early 2004.
IRG Contact:
Cynthia Pflugh,
Corporate Vice President,
cpflugh@irgltd.com,
Tel: 202-289-0100
IRG Web site: www.irgltd.com
GovCon Awards Web site: www.govconawards.com/finalists04.htm
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