Award Details
Who can be nominated?
- State government employees with an active role in the implementation or oversight of technology innovations
- State CIOs, elected officials and contract employees are NOT eligible
- Previous recipients of this award are not eligible
Who can submit a nomination?
- Nominations are only accepted from individuals employed by a NASCIO member organization
- NASCIO corporate members may only submit one nomination per company
- Self nominations are not accepted
How is the Recipient Selected?
- The NASCIO Executive Committee draws heavily on their expertise as leaders in state technology and focuses on the framework outlined below
What Should be Included in The Nomination?
- The nomination should focus on the nominee’s leadership and contributions
- Nominations that focus on an individual’s relationship with a company and/or the use or implementation of specific services or platforms will NOT be considered
- The nomination focuses on two questions:
- How has the nominee’s leadership advanced technology innovation in state government?
- What measurable impact has the nominee’s work had on government operations, services or outcomes?
Submit a Nomination by July 15, 2026
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