This award honors a Capital One supplier whose unmatched performance, innovation, and a commitment to raising the bar pushes boundaries through unmatched service and results. This award winner delivers with excellence, pioneering new paths and possibilities
INGCO, an invaluable partner in the Catapult program, consistently provided outstanding and professional ASL translation services for Cohorts 11 and 12, ensuring comprehensive accessibility in both in-person and virtual sessions. Their meticulous translations bridged communication gaps, allowing all participants to fully engage. INGCO’s foresight in arranging highly skilled, specialized interpreters highlights their commitment to an inclusive environment. It’s especially fitting to celebrate INGCO, as founder Ingrid is a Catapult graduate, embodying the innovation and growth now offered to future participants through vital services like ASL interpretation.
This award celebrates a Capital One supplier who has surpassed expectations and has served as a thought partner to Capital One, as well as whose work leaves a lasting imprint on industries and communities alike. This award winner is a beacon for progress with vision, integrity, and bold action, inspiring others through unmatched leadership and impact. This award winner is also actively working on reducing the emissions from the products and services they provide, and is providing reporting to Capital One.
For 14 years, West Cary Group has been a trusted Capital One partner, consistently exceeding expectations in Brand department services. They involve us in staffing decisions, readily test new tools for innovation and efficiency, and despite initial challenges, our 2025 Blueprint model for streamlined workflows and dedicated staffing proved successful. A testament to our partnership, CEO Moses Foster spoke on Capital One’s behalf during the Discover acquisition hearings, and West Cary Group independently invested $1.7MM to enhance our relationship and scale work. Beyond business, WCG is a community partner, offering pro bono support to the Virginia Access to Justice Commission, demonstrating their commitment to Richmond.
This award recognizes an individual’s excellence in collaboration, innovation and impact and celebrates those who build partnerships that deliver exceptional value. This award winner fuels a collective future with creative partnerships and forward thinking strategies.
Matt Pavelek, NaVOBA , President & CEO
Matt Pavelek, Navoba’s President and Founder, has fostered a strong 10-year relationship with Capital One. We exclusively sponsor their LGBTQ Veteran Owned Business of the Year award. Every year they promote our Catapult program, which has yielded many successful participants. Capital One associates conduct site visits, serve on NaVOBA’s Board, and participate in matchmaking for veteran-owned businesses. Matt’s collaborative approach has generated innovative outcomes:
1) He based Navoba’s 3-year certification on the industry-best WBENC model, reducing paperwork for veterans.
2) He partnered with Disability:IN for reciprocal certification, broadening exposure for disabled veterans to corporate procurement, peer networks, and training.
Though young, Navoba, driven by Matt, is gaining recognition from veteran businesses and corporate partners for the valuable opportunities it creates.
This award recognizes an individual whose leadership has made a lasting impact on the supply chain by fostering collaboration, increasing accessibility and creating pathways for businesses to succeed. Their commitment to strategic engagement has set new standards for excellence across the organization.
Scott is dedicated to expanding supply chain opportunities for small and nontraditional businesses, particularly in facilities management sourcing. He champions their inclusion, ensuring equitable access and fostering a more inclusive and robust supply chain. His proactive efforts and leadership consistently integrate these businesses, demonstrating a commitment to growth and inclusivity.
This award recognizes the line of business partner who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to expanding opportunities within our supply chain for a variety of businesses. Their leadership and dedication have helped create a culture that values and supports a wide range of businesses, fostering growth and inclusivity at every level.
Lauren is an invaluable partner for our development programs (SAGE, Catapult, Mentoring). She consistently trains and vets associates for Marketing sessions, frequently attending to offer support and expertise. Lauren’s dedication ensures associates master the material and develop a passion for supporting small businesses, fostering their growth into future instructor roles. She is an amazing ally to our team and small businesses.
