IT solutions win awards.
Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that three Virginia information technology projects have received prestigious national Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
The honored projects include:
- “Virginia Performs: Virginia’s Performance Leadership and Accountability System” – Council on Virginia’s Future; in the category Data, Information and Knowledge Management;
- “Virginia.gov Portal Widgets” – Virginia Information Technologies Agency; in the category Government to Citizen; and
- “Virginia Technology Portfolio 2.0″ – Virginia Information Technologies Agency; in the category IT Project and Portfolio Management
“Performance management and transparency have been key priorities for my administration, and the awards exemplify these themes,” Governor Kaine said. “This honor from our peers affirms both our direction and our use of information technology to improve government accountability and service.”
The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy also was honored by NASCIO as a finalist in the category Cross Boundary Collaboration and Partnerships for its “University IT Internship Partnership” project.
The Commonwealth received more Recognition Awards in the 2009 NASCIO program than any other state. Complete entries are posted on the NASCIO Web site by clicking on the project titles at http://www.nascio.org/awards/#categories.
Thirty finalists were announced by NASCIO in August, three in each category. The winning projects were announced in Austin, TX at the state dinner and awards ceremony, as part of the organization’s Annual Conference.
NASCIO is the premier network and resource for state Chief Information Officers and a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government. For 21 years they have recognized outstanding information technology achievements in the public sector through its Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology. Emphasis is placed on recognizing those information technology initiatives which exemplify best practices, support the public policy goals of state leaders, assist government officials to innovatively execute their duties, and provide cost-effective service to citizens.
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