Leadership Award Descriptions and Questions:
PLEASE NOTE: THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2008.
CLICK HERE for entry form and instructions.
Leadership in Management of Information Technology
The Leadership in Management of Information Technology award is available to technology managers who have staffed, planned and executed technology plans that align with their department or agency’s strategic business plan. The winner of this category will be judged on the basis of vision, leadership and support of IT throughout the agency/department and the entire jurisdiction with an emphasis on strategic alignment to the business plan.
Leadership in Solving Business and Policy Problems through Technology
The Leadership in Solving Business and Policy Problems through Technology award will be given to an agency/ department executive who does not work in an information technology department or division. The nominee must have demonstrated vision and leadership in solving business problems through the use of technology.
Excellence in Project Delivery
The Excellence in Project Delivery award will be presented to individual staff or managers who have shown extraordinary skill and responsibility in:
- managing a specific technology-related initiative through all phases, from conceptualization to deployment, or
- managing a series of projects or initiatives that collectively demonstrate a track record of leadership and expertise in project management.
The winner of this award will be determined on the basis of the overall success of the specific project(s), and the contribution to the advancement of project management, as well as the vision and leadership demonstrated.
Excellence in Rapid Project Delivery
The slow and deliberate processes of government often confront immediate needs with immovable deadlines – imposed by everything from an operational crisis to a federal, legislative or executive mandate for a response or solution by dates certain. The priority is on recognizing individuals and teams successfully delivering projects within 180 days, requiring the rapid coalescence of teams and concurrence of stakeholders and the finalization of needed operational deliverables on time and budget, using proven project management disciplines.
Excellence in IT Operations, Support and Service
The Excellence in IT Operations, Support and Service award will be presented to a team and its members who demonstrate dedication to operational excellence in daily execution of IT support services to the organization.
Leadership in Solving Business and Policy Problems through Security Technology
The Leadership in Solving Business and Policy Problems through Security Technology award will be given to an agency/department employee who works in an information technology department or division. The nominee must have demonstrated vision and leadership in solving a business problem through the use of security technology which supports the business objectives.
Leadership Award Questions:
1) Name of Nominee - first and last name of individual; or group leader’s name and name of group:
2) Title of Nominee- individual or group leader:
3) Agency of Nominee – individual or group leader:
4) Phone of Nominee - individual or group leader:
5) E-mail of Nominee - individual or group leader:
6) Address of Nominee – individual or group leader:
7) If nominee is a group, list additional group members, titles, and agencies:
8) Provide specific examples (up to four) of the nominees' demonstrated excellence. Explain in each example why his/her/their work is considered excellent (150 words or fewer example).
8a. Example one:
8b. Example two:
8c. Example three:
8d. Example four:
9) Provide a brief history of this person's or this group's contribution to information technology in California (250 words or fewer).
Project Excellence Award Descriptions and Questions:
PLEASE NOTE: THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2008.
CLICK HERE for entry form and instructions:
Best Application Serving Organization Business Objectives
The Best Application Serving Organization Business Objectives award will be presented to an agency or department and responsible team members that have deployed new applications or improved existing systems that assist the department/agency in handling its day-to-day work.
Best Application Serving the Public
The Best Application Serving the Public award will be presented to an agency or department and responsible team members that have deployed applications or improved existing systems that directly deliver services more efficiently and effectively to the public or other external stakeholders.
Best Application Serving Multiple Jurisdictions or Organizations Within a Jurisdiction
The Best Application Serving Multiple Jurisdictions or Organizations Within a Jurisdiction award will be presented using similar criteria to the Best Application Serving the Public award and the Best Application Serving Organization Business Objectives award. An outstanding application and collaborative effort among agencies, entities and/or jurisdictions are the basic qualifications for this award.
Most Innovative Use of Technology
The Most Innovative Use of Technology will be determined based on new and emerging technologies deployed in an agency/department or on existing technology utilized in an innovative manner. Nominations submitted in all Project Excellence Award categories (including those submitted singularly in this category) will be considered for this award.
The Green IT Award
This award recognizes results of efforts to introduce and institutionalize sustainability in government operations and public service delivery. It focuses on the use of information technology to those ends, including but not limited to the conservation of energy, cleaner air and water, less waste, less traffic, or reduced use of hazardous materials. The Green Award honors projects and programs that demonstrate exceptional results or innovation in support of sustainability initiatives in California government and education.
Geospatial Innovation Award
All data is tied to geography – good systems let you see the links. The Geospatial award recognizes innovative and practical applications of geographical information and mapping to public service delivery and government operations. From enterprise geographical information systems (GIS) to mashups*, this category is intended for applications that have resulted in a substantial improvement in financial or operational performance and more efficient and effective service delivery.
*Mashup – a compounded Web application through which government-held data are combined with content from other sources, often including the use of an online mapping utility.
Project Excellence Award Questions
- Project entry title (7 words or fewer):
- Web site address or link to the project/application, or link to screen shots or other project data – do not link to sensitive or protected data:
- Date launched or revisions completed:
- What is the business problem were you trying to solve by implementing this project/application? (250 words or fewer)
- Describe the features, functionality and benefits of the project/application. (250 words or fewer)
- Describe the technology used to create the application. (250 words or fewer)
- Did the project/application extend or replace an existing system? If yes, provide a description of what was accomplished. (150 words or fewer)
- How has the business process been improved as a result of the project/application? Provide data that demonstrates this improvement. (250 words or fewer)
- What has been the economic benefit of the project/application (cost savings, cost avoidance, etc.?) (250 words or fewer)
- Who benefits from this use of the project/application? (150 words or fewer)
- What is the current usage of the project/application and what is the population that is eligible to use it? (150 words or fewer)
- How has the project/application been marketed to end-users? (150 words or fewer)
- Describe the project's collaborative environment in terms of governance, funding, project management, communication and other relevant data (250 words or fewer).
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