SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - Jun 14, 2011) - e.Republic's Center for Digital Government honored public leaders and agencies for their work in information technology (IT) at the 2011 Best of Texas awards ceremony held in Austin.
The Best of Texas awards program recognizes public sector professionals and local government organizations for their dedication and contributions to IT in Texas. Winners are selected based on a number of criteria, including collaboration among agencies, innovative use of technology, economic benefits and bettering services and business processes.
"Every day, public servants across America are working diligently to improve and expand services to citizens," said Cathilea Robinett, executive vice president of the Center for Digital Government. "The Center is thrilled to highlight and honor these individuals and agencies in Texas for their excellence in leadership, innovative uses of technology and commitment to collaborating for the common good. Congratulations!"
Awards:
Demonstrated Leadership in Management of Information Technology
Vijay George, CIO
Lower Colorado River Authority
Demonstrated Excellence in Project Management
Janet Gilmore, Assistant Director of eGovernment Services
Texas Department of Information Resources
Best Application Serving the Public
Texas.gov | Official Website of Texas, Texas Department of Information Resources
My Bexar Community Dashboard, Bexar County Information Technology
The Green IT Award
Commitment to Sustainability Project, Bexar County
Best Application Serving an Agency's Business Needs
Fire Service Information at Your Fingertips, City of Austin Fire Department
myUTPA - Social Networking and Collaboration Portal, The University of Texas-Pan American
Foundation School Program System, Texas Education Agency
Best IT Collaboration among Organizations
Common Integrated Justice System (CIJS), Texas Conference of Urban Counties
Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC), City of Fort Worth
Best In-House Developed Application
Off-Duty Scheduling System, City of Arlington Police Department
Best Wireless Project
Mobile Criminal History, Harris County District Attorney's Office
Most Innovative Use of Technology
Anonymous Wireless Address Matching for Travel Speeds, Houston TranStar
Additionally, 33 Outstanding IT Service and Support Awards were presented to those dedicated to Texas Public Service. For these awardees, visit http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/survey/2580/2011.
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. The Center is a division of e.Republic, a national publishing, event and research company focused on smart media for public sector innovation. http://www.erepublic.com