Awards
States lead transformative and innovative IT projects that make state government and citizens’ lives better. Through state and individual awards, NASCIO recognizes these projects and the people that make them happen.
State IT Recognition Awards
These awards honor transformational projects and initiatives that address critical business problems, improve business processes and elevate the citizen experience.
Nominations Timeframe: March – May (specific 2022 dates coming soon)
Recipients Announced: Awards Dinner at Annual Conference
Recipients: 1 recipient named from 3 finalists in each award category
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Technology Champion Award
This award honors individuals that champion the critical role of IT and innovation in the business and continuity of state government and advances the belief that IT is a transformational tool that enables positive change for citizens. View Past Recipients
Nomination Timeframe: January – February (specific 2022 dates coming soon)
Recipient Announced: Midyear Conference
Recipients: 1 selected each year
Eligibility: Champion of state technology from any industry (state CIOs are not eligible)
State Technology Innovator Award
This award honors outstanding individuals who have made contributions to advance state technology through the promotion of best practices, adoption of new technologies or advancements in service delivery. View Past Recipients
Nomination Timeframe: June – July (2022 details announced in the spring)
Recipient Announced: Awards Dinner at Annual Conference
Recipients: Up to 3 selected each year
Eligibility: State government employees (state CIOs, elected or appointed officials, or contract employees are not eligible)
Thomas M Jarrett State Cybersecurity Leadership Award
This honor is given to state chief information security officers for exceptional accomplishments in their field. The award pays homage to Thomas M Jarrett, past president of NASCIO (2004-2005) who had a passion for state IT and cybersecurity. View Past Recipients
This award evolved from the Thomas M Jarrett Cybersecurity Scholarship, being renamed in 2020 to reflect the vital role state CISOs hold in state cybersecurity efforts and their deeper involvement with NASCIO.
Nomination Timeframe: June – July (2022 details announced in the spring)
Recipient Announced: Awards Dinner at Annual Conference
Recipients: 1 selected each year
Eligibility: State CISO (or equivalent position); only state CIOs may submit nominations
*Recipients of the Jarrett Cybersecurity Scholarship, the precursor to this award, are eligible for the award. Moving forward, individuals may only be named as an award recipient once.
Meritorious Service Award
This is a peer-to-peer award honoring state CIOs for their leadership in state government and their dedication to the advancement of NASCIO’s mission. View Past Recipients
Nomination Timeframe: June – August (2022 details announced in the spring)
Note: only current state CIOs may submit nominations
Recipient Announced: Awards Dinner at Annual Conference
Recipients: recipients named on ad hoc basis
Eligibility: State CIOs currently or recently (no more than 12 months removed) serving in that role
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