Recognizing Excellence in Esri Partner Collaboration and Federal GIS Solutions
Blue Raster, a premier Esri Partner specializing in geospatial solutions and IT consulting, has been awarded the Esri Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year at the Esri Federal GIS Conference (FedGIS) in Washington, DC.
This prestigious recognition highlights Blue Raster’s outstanding contributions to the US Federal Government sector through innovative applications of Esri’s ArcGIS technology. As one of only two Esri partners in the Esri Partner Network (EPN) recognized at the event, this award underscores Blue Raster’s commitment to advancing geospatial intelligence and Esri federal small business solutions.
Leading the Way in Federal GIS Innovation
Blue Raster empowers federal agencies, conservation organizations, and public-sector partners with advanced mapping, data visualization, and web and mobile application development. By leveraging Esri technology, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions that optimize resource management, enhance operational efficiency, and drive mission-critical outcomes for government agencies.
“It is an honor to be recognized by Esri as the Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year,” said Michael Lippmann, co-founder of Blue Raster. “This award underscores our team’s dedication to providing cutting-edge geospatial solutions that empower our Federal Government partners to achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently. We are excited to continue collaborating with Esri to drive innovation and deliver impactful results.”
Esri Recognizes Blue Raster’s Commitment to Federal GIS Excellence
With over 3,000 partners worldwide, Esri leads the way in location intelligence and GIS solutions. The Esri Partner Network acknowledges partners that have demonstrated exceptional capabilities in delivering ArcGIS-powered solutions for the US Federal Government.
“Esri congratulates Blue Raster on their 2025 Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year award in recognition of their work leveraging ArcGIS software,” said Thomas Fair, Director, Esri Partner Network. “We are proud to partner with Blue Raster to foster the use of ArcGIS as a system in support of our mutual US Federal Government customers.”
About Esri
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities.
Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit esri.com to learn more.
About Blue Raster
Blue Raster is a leading provider of geospatial solutions, IT consulting, and GIS application development, empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions through advanced mapping, data visualization, and analytics. As an Esri Partner, Blue Raster specializes in delivering cutting-edge Esri ArcGIS-based solutions that help Federal Government agencies, conservation organizations, and public sector clients improve efficiency, optimize resources, and achieve mission success.
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