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
Recipients Announced: Award Dinner at Annual Conference
Recipients: 1 recipient named from 3 finalists in each award category
Awards Library coming soon.
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.
Nomination Timeframe: June- July
Recipient Announced: Awards Dinner at Annual Conference
Recipients: Up to 3 selected each year
Eligibility: State government employees (elected or appointed officials, state CIOs or contract employees not eligible)
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.
✰Nomination Timeframe: January – February (window is closed for 2020)
Recipient Announced: Midyear Conference
Recipients: 1 selected each year
Eligibility: Champion of state technology from any industry (state CIOs are not eligible)
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.
Nomination Timeframe: June – July (current state CIO must submit nomination)
Recipient Announced: Award 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
Thomas M Jarett Cybersecurity Scholarship
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.
Nomination Timeframe: June – July
Recipient Announced: Award Dinner at Annual Conference
Recipients: Up to 3 selected each year
Eligibility: State CISO (or equivalent position) prior recipients are eligible, but not considered in consecutive years
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