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For immediate release: September 22, 2004
Contact: Beth Roszman
NASCIO Honors State of Missouri CIO and 2002-2004 NASCIO President Gerry Wethington with Meritorious Service Award
(New Orleans, LA) - On September 21, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), honored NASCIO President and Missouri Chief Information Officer, Gerry Wethington with its prestigious Meritorious Service Award during its 2004 Annual conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana. NASCIO created this award to spotlight a state CIO who has exemplified outstanding service, advocacy, and leadership in state government. Meritorious Service Award recipients consistently champion the vision, mission and principles of NASCIO.
Wethington's vision and commitment to NASCIO is a driving force in elevating the association to the national stage. During his two terms as President, NASCIO has increased its influence with top policy makers at both the state and federal level. Wethington's distinctive leadership, dedication and achievements exemplify the qualities of the Meritorious Service Award.
In addition to his work with NASCIO, Wethington has led Missouri's E-Government efforts to improve the delivery of government service to its citizens. He has led the development of Missouri's Adaptable Enterprise Architecture Program. Wethington is recognized nationally as a leader in the areas of government process reform, enterprise architecture, justice integration and interoperability, and project management.
"As an innovator in Missouri and as a leader nationally, Gerry is always pushing towards new frontiers and breaking boundaries. His optimism, courage, and vision are an inspiration to all of us in state government, and I am immensely pleased that you are recognizing him today," said Missouri Governor Bob Holden.
NASCIO gives the Meritorious Service Award on an annual basis to a state Chief Information Officer. Nominations are solicited from NASCIO's state CIO membership and determined by the Executive Committee.
NASCIO represents the state chief information officers from the 50 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. Members include cabinet and senior level state officials responsible for information resource management. Other IT officials participate as associate members and private sector representatives may become corporate members.
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Contact: Ashley Sinclair, NASCIO Project Coordinator, (859) 514-9168 or asinclair@amrinc.net or Beth Roszman, NASCIO Project Coordinator, (859) 514-9167, broszman@amrinc.net.
Association Management Resources, Inc. (AMR) provides NASCIO's executive staff. For more information about AMR visit http://www.amrinc.net/.
