Deltek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROJ), the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for government contractors and professional services firms, announced that Holly Kortright, Deltek’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources, has been named winner of the Strategic Alignment Award at the 2012 Human Resource (HR) Leadership Awards of Greater Washington.

The HR Leadership Awards promote and advance excellence in the HR profession in the greater Washington, DC area. Established in 2001, the Awards celebrate outstanding service and strategic vision in the areas of organizational leadership, risk-taking, innovation, vision, communication, service to the broader community, and commitment to ethical behavior.

Ms. Kortright was recognized with the 2012 HR Leadership Award for Strategic Alignment in recognition of her efforts developing and delivering human resource solutions that significantly strengthened Deltek’s ability to achieve its key business objectives. Over the last year, Ms. Kortright led a strategic initiative to maximize collaboration, communication, and teamwork across the growing global company. Deltek’s award-winning culture is a competitive advantage and a cornerstone of the company’s success.

“We are very proud that Holly has been recognized as the winner of HR Leadership’s Strategic Alignment award," said Kevin Parker, President and CEO of Deltek. "We have been on an incredible journey over the last several years highlighted by multiple acquisitions, international expansion, and a move into a state-of-the-art corporate headquarters. During this exciting time, Holly’s leadership has been an instrumental force in adapting our culture to match the larger, more global company that we are today. On behalf of Deltek and our entire team, I'd like to congratulate Holly on winning this well-deserved award.”

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About Deltek

Deltek (Nasdaq: PROJ) is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors. For decades, we have delivered actionable insight that empowers our customers to unlock their business potential. 15,000 organizations and 2 million users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek to research and identify opportunities, win new business, optimize resources, streamline operations, and deliver more profitable projects. Deltek – Know more. Do more.® www.deltek.com

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