Awards & Recognition Archive
2020
Center for Digital Government - Digital States Survey
In 2020, Idaho maintained its overall grade of B+ in the Digital States Survey. Idaho was recognized for its IT modernization initiative, which included a new centralized data center and "a more proactive stance on technology budgeting and purchasing across the state."
The full survey results may be viewed at:
https://www.govtech.com/cdg/digital-states/Digital-States-Survey-2020-Results-Announced.html
2019
MS-ISAC Best of the Web
Each year, MS-ISAC conducts a "Best of the Web" contest that aims to recognize state and local governments that use their websites to promote cybersecurity. The cybersecurity websites for all 50 state governments are judged based on content, usability, accessibility, and appearance. In 2019, Idaho was named the winner!
State of Idaho cybersecurity website: https://cybersecurity.idaho.gov/ - WINNER!
NASCIO Awards
In 2019, four nominations were submitted to the NASCIO (National Association of State CIO's) State IT Recognition Awards, with one named as a finalist.
State CIO Office Special Recognition
Prompt Pay - FINALIST!
Governor's Office of Information Technology Services (ITS)
Cross-Boundary Collaboration & Partnerships
iCourt - Statewide Court Case Management System
Idaho Supreme Court
Business Process Innovations
Mobile Data Collection and Robotic Process Automation
Idaho Department of Water Resources
Enterprise IT Management Initiative
Linear Reference System (LRS) Update Impacting Idaho Roads & Highways
Idaho Transportation Department
SAG AWARD
2019 SAG (Special Achievement in GIS) Award - IDWR was honored for its work using the Survey123 tool for a variety of field data collections. Data collected by this tool is standardized and more complete. And following data collection, IDWR uses a robotic process automation to enter the data into their databases, significantly reducing the amount of time needed for data entry.
2018
Center for Digital Government - Digital States Survey
In this year's CDG survey, Idaho received an overall grade of B+, moving up from a B in 2016. Idaho was recognized for its focus on digital technology and cybersecurity, and its goals for consolidation.
The full survey results may be viewed at:
https://www.govtech.com/cdg/digital-states/Digital-States-Survey-2018-Results.html
SAG AWARD
2018 SAG (Special Achievement in GIS) Award - ITD was honored for its move to Esri Roads and Highways, which allowed ITD to improve its performance measures, increase the effectiveness of the Department's leadership, and increase employee productivity.
2017
NASCIO Awards
In 2017, three nominations were submitted to the NASCIO (National Association of State CIO's) State IT Recognition Awards.
Digital Government: Government to Citizen (G to C)
Idaho Retirement Information System - FINALIST!
Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
Open Government and Data, Information and Knowledge Management
Government Records Management System
Idaho State Historical Society
Improving State Operations
Online Insurance Verification
Idaho Transportation Department
2016
CENTER FOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT DIGITAL STATES SURVEY
Idaho continues to trend upward, receiving an overall grade of B, with cybersecurity remaining one of its top priorities. Full results: https://www.govtech.com/cdg/digital-states/Digital-States-Survey-2016-Results.html
NASCIO Awards
In 2016, three nominations were submitted to the NASCIO (National Association of State CIO's) State IT Recognition Awards.
Digital Government: Government to Citizen (G to C)
Claimant Portal
Idaho Department of Labor
Digital Government: Government to Business (G to B)
Driver Record Dashboard*
Idaho Transportation Department
Information Communications Technology (ICT) Innovations
Ground Water Quality Map (Environmental Data Management System - EDMS)
Idaho Department of Water Resources
* Project was originally submitted in 2015 and re-submitted in 2016
2015
NASCIO Awards
In 2015, six nominations were submitted to the NASCIO (National Association of State CIO's) State IT Recognition Awards. The Idaho Transportation Department was a finalist in the "Cyber Security" category, and the Idaho Department of Labor was named the winner in the "Improving State Operations" category (see below).
Improving State Operations
Internet Unemployment System (iUS) - WINNER!
Idaho Department of Labor
Cyber Security
Cyber Security Program - FINALIST!
Idaho Transportation Department
Information Communications Technology (ICT) Innovations
Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Volunteer Portal Project*
Idaho Department of Insurance
Cross Boundary Collaboration and Partnerships
Vandal Overnight Games at the University of Idaho
University of Idaho
Emerging and Innovative Technologies
Driver Record Dashboard
Idaho Transportation Department
Digital Government: Government to Citizen (G-to-C)
Idaho Aeronautics App*
Idaho Transportation Department
* Projects originally submitted in 2014 and re-submitted in 2015
SAG AWARD
Idaho Department of Administration, Office of the CIO
2015 SAG (Special Achievement in GIS) Award - The Idaho Geospatial Office of the Department of Administration was honored for its work coordinating the existing GIS community at the State, County, Local and Federal levels in the State of Idaho.
2014
CENTER FOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT
2014 Digital States Survey - In part due to the 2013 law establishing the Idaho Technology Authority (ITA), which replaced the Information Technology Resource Management Council (ITRMC), in the 2014 Center for Digital Government, Digital States Survey, Idaho won in the "most improved" category, receiving an overall grade of B.
NASCIO AWARDS
In 2014, four nominations were submitted to the NASCIO (National Association of State CIO's) State IT Recognition Awards:
Data, Information and Knowledge Management
Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Volunteer Portal Project
Idaho Department of Insurance
Digital Government: Government to Citizen
Idaho Aeronautics App
Idaho Transportation Department
Cross Boundary Collaboration and Partnerships
Network Communication Partnerships for Public Safety and Economic Opportunity
Idaho Transportation Department
Improving State Operations
OntheGo (OtG) - Mobile Payments
Idaho Department of Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer
SAG AWARD
2014 SAG (Special Achievement in GIS) Award - ISDA was honored for its collaboration with the Idaho Geospatial Office to gain access to ArcGIS for Server and create story maps showcasing data collected within the Invasive Species/Noxious Weeds program.
2013
NASCIO AWARDS
In 2013, two nominations were submitted to the NASCIO (National Association of State CIO's) State IT Recognition Awards:
Digital Government: Government to Citizen
Idaho State Capitol Virtual Tour
Idaho Legislative Services Office
Enterprise IT Management Initiatives
ITD Deployment Center Rev. 4
Idaho Transportation Department
SAG AWARD
2013 SAG (Special Achievement in GIS) Award - The GIS Training and Research Center (GIS TReC) was honored for its regional integration of critical GIS datasets and sharing this data through web services to facilitate sound decision-making in real time.
2012
NASCIO AWARDS
In 2012, efforts were focussed on submitting nominations to the NASCIO (National Association of State CIOs) State IT Recognition Awards. Idaho submitted nominations to five of the ten categories, one of the nominations was a winner!
Improving State Operations
WIC Information System Program (WISPr) - WINNER!
Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare
Digital Government: Government to Citizen
Expanding Access to Employment, Education and Training Information
Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho Commission for Libraries and Idaho Public Television
Data Information and Knowledge Management
2011 Idaho Flood Risk Portfolio
Idaho Department of Water Resources
Cross-Boundary Collaboration and Partnerships
Scout Video Collections
Idaho Commission for Libraries
Fast Track Solutions
Automatic Creation of Secure Functional Data Layers
Idaho Department of Labor
2011
Digital Government Applications
Idaho State University: Online Student Services
Data Information and Knowledge Management
Idaho Transportation Department: Project Management Office
Collaborative Partnerships - no nominations
Risk Management Initiatives
University of Idaho: Information Technology Services
GIS Professional of the Year
Dan Narsavage, Ada County Assessor's Office
IT Technician of the Year
Randy Robbins, Department of Health & Welfare
Applications Developer of the Year
Bob Cooper, Department of Insurance
IT Manager of the Year
Eric Beck, Dept. of Labor
2010
Digital Government Applications
City of Boise: Finance & Administration Digital Services
IT Project Management
Idaho State University: ERP Project
Collaborative Partnership
Garden City and Boise: Plan Review
Securing Digital Government
University of Idaho: Computer Security Awareness Symposium
GIS Professional of the Year
Jimae Haynes, City of Boise
IT Technician of the Year
Shad Jessen, Boise State University
Applications Developer of the Year
Nancy Fauver, PERSI
IT Manager of the Year
Keven Lowe, Idaho State Liquor Division
2009
Digital Government Applications
Legislative Services: Government Electronic management Systems
IT Project Management
University of Idaho: Efficient Support of Classroom and meeting Room Technologies
Collaborative Partnership
Dept. of Health and Welfare: Telehealth System Implementation
Securing Digital Gov – no nominations
GIS Professional of the Year – no nominations
IT Technician of the Year
Chris Wood, Labor
Applications Developer of the Year
Chris Schmidt, City of Boise
IT Manager of the Year
Norma Clark, Legislative Services
2008
Digital Government Applications, Government to Citizens
Boise State University: TouchNet uPay Portal
Digital Government Applications, Government to Business
Dept. of Fish and Game: Automated Licensing System
Digital Government Applications, Government to Government
Idaho Transportation Department: DMV Modernization Project, Phase One
Innovative use of Technology
Water Resources: Mapping Evapotranspiration
IT Project and Portfolio Management
Department of Health & Welfare: EPICS Replacement Project
Honorable mention SW District Health: Virtualization and Terminal Services Technology
Public/Private Partnership
Bloise State University: Google Apps for Education
Honorable mention Rexburg City: BridgeMaxx collaboration Project
2005
Digital Gov Apps, Gov to Citizens
Commerce & Labor: Internet Initial Claims
Digital Gov Apps, Gov to Business
Commerce & Labor: Internet Business Registration
Enterprise Information Architecture
Idaho Transportation Department: Internet Web Site
Innovative Use of Technology
State Controller's Office: Online Reporting
Public & Private Partnership
Commerce & Labor: Employer Job Order Entry
Securing Digital Government
Real Estate Commission: Protecting Real Estate License Information