Nemean and Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista, AZ, introduce "Lionheart STEAM Award."

April 18th, 2023 - News Release

Nemean Solutions partners with Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista to promote local STEAM efforts.

Sierra Vista, AZ’s Nemean Solutions, LLC (Nemean) has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista, AZ to develop the “Lionheart STEAM Award.”  The Lionheart STEAM award includes a physical award and a monetary donation for one exceptional youth member of the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista. It is intended to support and promote the continued academic progression of science, technology, engineering, academic and mathematical (STEAM) studies for young students in the Sierra Vista, AZ area.  The staff of the Boys and Girls Club determine the winner and Nemean provides the award(s).  The goal is to recognize at least one student each quarter.  Additionally, Nemean is committing resources to help identify and modernize technical tools, systems and resources within the Boys and Girls facility.  Nemean’s Chief Technology Officer, David Landstra will lead this effort in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club leadership.  

"The Lionheart STEAM Award from Nemean Solutions is a truly inspirational award that celebrates the hard work and creativity of young people in the Sierra Vista area. With Nemean Solutions support, we are proud to recognize the achievements of these bright, ambitious individuals and to provide them with the tools and resources they need to create a brighter future for themselves," said Jay Hamwright, Chief Professional Officer, Boys and Girls Club Sierra Vista.

David Landstra, Nemean CTO, “Nemean and I are excited to give back to the community that we call home.  The Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista holds a special meaning to me because I am a former member of the Boys and Girls Club.  Giving back to an organization from my past to help the next generation is special. The Nemean Solutions Lionheart STEAM Award will help inspire and recognize local youth demonstrating amazing STEAM potential and outstanding character.  Nemean’s goal is the promotion of local STEAM talent to help build the next generation of STEAM professionals and leaders.  Nemean’s success and its workforce, from the owners to the team members, are directly connected to the constant use of STEAM skills.  We know that investing into STEAM talent today locally will help the future companies headquartered in Sierra Vista and many more around the country become successful.” 

The first Lionheart STEAM Award Winner has been selected and will be announced next week.

Nemean currently supports eight contracts on Fort Huachuca, ranging from IT and military intelligence support to graphic design and anti-terrorism force protection, employing dozens of local team members with critical STEAM skills.

Founded in 2017, Nemean currently provides military intelligence, cybersecurity, IT services, computer engineering, military concept and capability development, programmatic support, and professional services supporting the Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors, with current operations in fourteen states.  In addition, Nemean was ranked 158th on the 2022 Inc 5000 list, has been recognized as a two-time Department of Labor HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion recipient for hiring and supporting veterans, is a three-time Arizona and Cochise County SBA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Success Award Winner, and was the 2021 SBA Arizona Veteran-Owned Small Business representative.  

In addition to being an SBA 8(a) NHO small business that is eligible for up to $100 million dollars per contract as a direct/sole source award, Nemean maintains a Defense Contracting Auditing Agency (DCAA) audited accounting system, is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certified for Quality Management and Information Security. Nemean is a GSA 8(a) STARS III and GSA MAS Prime Contractor.  The company supports the US Army, US Navy, US Special Operations Command, Department of Defense Joint Program Office, and Department of Homeland Security, Custom and Border Patrol with efforts in Arizona, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington DC.

For more information about Nemean please visit: https://www.nemeansolutions.com

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista and how to contribute please visit: https://www.bgcsvaz.org/s/