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