The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation has named Stacey A. Dixon the recipient of the 2026 Arthur C. Lundahl-Thomas C. Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring individuals who have made distinguished, long-standing contributions to the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and community.
Dixon most recently was principal deputy director of national intelligence, the intelligence community’s second-highest ranking official, where she played a central role in integrating intelligence efforts across 18 elements, driving enterprisewide transformation and ensuring the delivery of timely intelligence to senior policymakers and warfighters.
Before that role, she was deputy director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, where she advanced GEOINT capabilities, modernized analytic tradecraft and built a culture of innovation. She has held leadership roles across the IC consistently focused on mission impact, workforce development and technology.
“USGIF is honored to recognize The Honorable Stacey Dixon with the Arthur C. Lundahl Thomas C. Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Ronda Schrenk, CEO of USGIF. “Her exceptional leadership and contributions to the GEOINT and Intelligence Communities have strengthened today’s intelligence enterprise, while her commitment to mission, people, and innovation continues to inspire the next generation of professionals. She is a truly deserving recipient of this honor.”
Dixon is a Distinguished Professor of the Practice at Georgia Tech and consults on national security and technology issues.
The award will be presented at the annual GEOGala on Dec. 3, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons, Virginia. Visit usgif.org for more information.