SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 5, 2013) - In their 12th year, the Center for Digital Government's 2013 Best of Texas Awards were announced last night at e.Republic's Government Technology Conference Southwest held in Austin, Texas.
The state of Texas is using technology in exciting ways! Here are a few highlights from this year's award recipients:
"We are honored to present this year's Best of Texas Awards to these outstanding recipients," said Todd Sander, executive director of the Center for Digital Government. "The individuals and groups committed to improving government interactions with citizens deserve high recognition and praise. It is their innovation and dedication to engage citizens that constantly improves the communities of the great state of Texas. Congratulations!"
The Center for Digital Government's Best of Texas Awards program recognizes public sector professionals and local government organizations for their dedication and contributions to advance information technology in Texas. Winners are selected based on a number of criteria, including collaboration among agencies, innovative use of technology, economic benefits and bettering public services and business processes.
2013 Award Recipients:
Demonstrated Leadership in Management of Information Technology
Stephen Elkins, Chief Information Officer
City of Austin
Demonstrated Excellence in Project Management
Thomas Konzel, IT Supervisor - GIS
City of Arlington
Best Application Serving the Public
Texas Department of Transportation
Best Application Serving an Agency's Business Needs
The Green IT Award
Best IT Collaboration Among Organizations
Best In-House Developed Application
Best Mobile/Wireless Project
Most Innovative Use of Social Media
Additionally, 15 Outstanding IT Service and Support Awards were presented to those dedicated to Texas public service. For these awardees, visit http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/survey/2580/2013.
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT
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 http://www.centerdigitalgov.com
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 http://www.erepublic.com