"We are pleased to announce that the annual Best of Kentucky Technology Awards will be presented at the Kentucky Digital Government Summit on May 5 to recognize the most important and creative achievements in Information Technology in the state. All levels of government are eligible for these awards. We encourage you to submit your nomination(s) as soon as possible. Good luck!"
Jack Mortimer
Director of the Kentucky Digital Government Summit
Visionary Award
This award is given to a government manager or official who has demonstrated vision, leadership and support of technology initiatives. The nominee should have a clear record of driving the use of technology, a demonstrated ability to identify future needs and a passion for serving the public. This category welcomes nominees regardless of whether they work inside or outside an information technology department/division.
Best Application or Initiative Serving the Public
The 'Best Application Serving the Public' award is given to individuals and teams that have designed, developed and deployed applications or improved existing systems that directly deliver services more efficiently and effectively to the public. For this award, the public may be defined as citizens, contractors, or vendors.
Most Innovative Use of Technology
The 'Most Innovative Use of Technology - Government' award is given to individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated a creative, unique and resourceful use of technology in Government. This category is open to any government agency at the state and local levels, no matter how large or small.
Best IT Collaboration Among Organizations
The 'Best IT Collaboration among Organizations' award is given to individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated special efforts to facilitate inter-organizational technology projects, governance initiatives, datashare initiatives and/or integration initiatives that lead to or facilitate greater cooperation between organizations, government agencies or business units. An outstanding application and/or collaborative effort between agencies or jurisdictions are the basic qualifiers for this award.
Best Online Services
The 'Best Online Services' award is given to individuals and/or organizations that demonstrate the spirit of digital government by providing the most efficient, effective and creative online services to their customers/constituents. Agencies, local governments, and other government entities of any size are welcome in this category, including the education sector.