MCLEAN, Va. – April 24, 2026 – Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions company dedicated to accelerating better health outcomes for government and commercial clients and the populations they serve, today announced that Sean Harrison, Chief AI Officer, has been named an honoree in the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) inaugural 2026 AI50 Awards. The awards recognize the companies and leaders across the National Capital Region who are moving artificial intelligence from concept to real-world impact.
Selected from over 160 nominations across Northern Virginia, Harrison was honored in the AI50 Executives category, which highlights visionary leaders shaping the future of AI across industry and government.
From defense and national security to healthcare, enterprise, and the physical frontier of AI, the NVTC AI50 Awards celebrate individuals and organizations at the forefront of artificial intelligence, showcasing breakthrough innovation. This year’s highly competitive selection process reflects the strength and depth of the region’s AI ecosystem.
“At Acentra Health, we are committed to advancing innovative, AI-driven solutions that improve healthcare outcomes and deliver meaningful value to our clients and the populations they serve,” said Todd Stottlemyer, CEO of Acentra Health. “Sean leads with a pragmatic and results-oriented vision and has elevated Acentra Health’s use of AI from mere productivity tooling to enterprise transformation. His dedication to championing AI effectively and responsibly embodies our company's culture of continuous learning and mission-driven service, making this recognition especially well deserved.”
Examples of Harrison’s Acentra Health AI innovations include:
“I’m honored to be recognized alongside such an inspiring group of leaders shaping the future of AI in the National Capital Region,” said Harrison. “This award reflects the incredible work of our teams at Acentra Health, who are committed to advancing innovation responsibly while improving outcomes for the clients and communities we serve. I am proud of what we have built together and excited about the opportunity to continue leading with purpose at the intersection of technology and public service.”
Harrison joins a distinguished inaugural class of NVTC AI50 Award-winning executives from organizations including AWS, Intel, and the U.S. Department of the Navy. The AI50 honorees will be recognized at the NVTC Impact AI Summit & AI50 Awards on May 14 in McLean, Virginia, alongside keynote speakers and expert panels covering the full AI landscape.
To view the full list of NVTC AI50 2026 winners, please visit this link.