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AWARDS

Martin Stanley announced as winner of AI Evangelist Flywheel Award

AI Evangelist Flywheel Award

The Flywheel Awards recognize leaders and their work in the federal government.

The flywheel — a critical component in a machine to increase its momentum — is also a critical symbol representing our publication’s goal to keep federal IT decision-makers informed on technology’s impact on government. This momentum is what fuels the constant need for transformers to innovate and drive efficiency in government.

Categories include: Rising Star, AI Talent Advocate, AI Innovator, AI Evangelist and CAIO of the Year.

Winner's Name

Martin Stanley

Awarded

January 9, 2026

Awarding Organization

GovCIO Media & Research

Martin Stanley has been selected as the winner of the 2025 AI Evangelist Flywheel Award, which recognizes leaders dedicated to advancing ethical and responsible use of AI. This is an opportunity to spotlight why responsible AI matters: ensuring innovation aligns with the values and needs of society. AI’s future is not just about what we can build, but how we build it responsibly. The awards will be announced on January 9th at the GovCIO AI Summit.

As an AI and Cybersecurity Researcher in ITL, Martin promotes the adoption of the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework to drive innovation.

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