/PRNewswire/ - For the second year in a row, GTSI (Nasdaq: GTSI), a leading provider of technology to government, has received two awards from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence, recognizing its leadership in building and sustaining programs of measurable benefit to employees and the communities in which they work and live.

The Workplace Excellence award was given for the company's "outstanding commitment to overall workplace quality." Nominees underwent a rigorous assessment process, led by an independent review panel, in order to be considered for the award. The winners demonstrated a dedication to "balanced leadership and the overall success of their workforce."

In addition, the company was awarded the Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award, which recognizes "employers who provide innovative programs for employee health and wellness."

"We are proud to have received these awards for two years running," said Bridget Atkinson, vice president of human resources and organizational development for GTSI. "The recognition validates our philosophy of a holistic approach to providing for every aspect of our employees lives, and our dedication to making a difference at work, at home and in our communities."

The Alliance has recognized the Washington, D.C. area's best places to work for the past twelve years. On June 13th, an Annual Awards Luncheon will be hosted by the Alliance to commemorate this year's 67 award-winning companies, representing approximately one million employees from small, medium and large companies, in the private, nonprofit and public sectors in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

About GTSI

GTSI is a leading provider of technology solutions to federal, state, and local governments. Founded in 1983, the company has helped meet the unique IT needs of more than 1,700 governmental agencies nationwide. Dedicated solely to the public sector, GTSI professionals draw on their deep knowledge, strategic partnerships, more than 740 industry certifications, and customer service to guide agencies in selecting the most cost-effective technology available. GTSI has extensive capabilities and past performance in data center, networking, collaboration, security, and cloud computing solutions. In addition, GTSI's advanced engineering, integration, support, and financial services -- and broad portfolio of contracts -- ease the planning, purchasing, and deployment of solutions, and facilitates the management of mission-critical IT throughout the lifecycle. Headquartered in Herndon, Va., GTSI has approximately 400 employees. For more information visit the company's website at www.gtsi.com.

GTSI and GTSI.com are registered trademarks of GTSI Corp. in the U.S. and other countries. All trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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GTSI is a leading provider of technology solutions to federal, state, and local governments. Founded in 1983, the company has helped meet the unique IT needs of more than 1,700 governmental agencies nationwide. Dedicated solely to the public sector, GTSI professionals draw on their deep knowledge, strategic partnerships, more than 740 industry certifications, and customer service to guide agencies in selecting the most cost-effective technology available. GTSI has extensive capabilities and past performance in data center, networking, collaboration, security, and cloud computing solutions. In addition, GTSI's advanced engineering, integration, support, and financial services -- and broad portfolio of contracts -- ease the planning, purchasing, and deployment of solutions, and facilitates the management of mission-critical IT throughout the lifecycle. Headquartered in Herndon, Va., GTSI has approximately 400 employees. For more information visit the company's website at www.gtsi.com. GTSI and GTSI.com are registered trademarks of GTSI Corp. in the U.S. and other countries. All trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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