Information Technology Vision, Innovation and Dedication Celebrated at Government Technology Conference
(firmenpresse) - SACRAMENTO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/31/12 -- e.Republic's Center for Digital Government honored public leaders and agencies for their work in information technology (IT) at the 2012 ceremony held during the Government Technology Conference (GTC) West.
The Best of California awards program recognizes public sector professionals and local government organizations for their dedication and contributions to IT in California. Winners are selected by a panel of judges based on a number of criteria, including collaboration among agencies, innovative use of technology, economic benefits and bettering services and business processes.
New in 2012, the Best of California People's Choice Application Contest highlights the best applications in two categories: those developed by city, county and state government entities and those developed by private industry in service to government. Winners were voted on and chosen by GTC West attendees.
"The awards reflect the vision, innovation and accomplishments of California government IT leaders," said Todd Sander, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government. "New technologies and use of mobile devices and social media are improving government interaction with citizens, delivery of services, and sharing of information. The Center enthusiastically recognizes the excellence and inspirational achievements of all the winners."
Also announced were the IT Hall of Fame and Vision and Innovation Awards presented by the State of California at GTC West's Executive Reception. The IT Hall of Fame Awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the people of California in the field of public sector information technology through an accomplished career in the public sector, private sector or both. In its inaugural year, the IT Hall of Fame inductees are Russ Bohart, David Lema and Steve Kolodney.
The Vision and Innovation Award is presented annually to the public servant who has shown relentless, tireless leadership and dedication to serving the citizens of the State of California This year's winner is George Valverde - Director of the California Department of Transportation.
Congratulations to all of this year's winners.
Harold Tuck, Chief Information Officer
County of San Diego
Karen Ruiz, Pension System Resumption Project Director
California Public Employees Retirement System
Accessibility Assessment Solution, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Integrated Justice Information System (IJIS), San Joaquin County Information Systems Division
MyFTB Account for Businesses, California Franchise Tax Board
Redlands311, City of Redlands
Routing on Empirical Data (RED) Project, California Technology Agency
Online Water Ordering System (OWOS), San Diego County Water Authority
Mobile Device Management (MDM), California Department of Health Care Services
DMV Social Media, California Department of Motor Vehicles
Cloud Applications for Local Sustainability Programs, City of Thousand Oaks Public Works
Data Center Retrofitting and Modernization Project (RaMP), California Technology Agency
Enhanced Healthcare Associated Infections Recording System, California Department of Public Health
"Where are the Jobs?" by Symsoft Solutions
Additionally, 26 were presented to those dedicated to California Public Service. For these awardees, visit .
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. See
The Center for Digital Government is a division of e.Republic, a national publishing, event and research company focused on smart media for public sector innovation. See
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