Technology Champion Award

Award Details

Who can be nominated?

  • Nominees can come from any sector
  • Their leadership will have shaped how technology is positioned, supported and applied within the public sector
  • State CIOs are NOT eligible for this award

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:
    • How the nominee’s personal leadership has contributed to the effective and transformational use of technology in the public sector
    • The measurable impact the nominee has had in advancing technology as an effective tool for government

Nominations are closed for 2026