Submissions are invited in two categories:
Enterprise Systems: Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of using information systems technology in a multi-department environment as part of an integrated process. These systems exemplify effective use of technology yielding widespread improvements in the process(es) and/or service(s) involved and/or cost savings to the organization.
Single Process Systems: Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of applying information system technology to automate a specific SINGLE process or operation involving one department or sub-unit of an agency. The system application results in extended and/or improved government services that are more efficient and/or save money.
Submissions are due June 1, 2016. An application requiring details about the Jurisdiction/Organization, System Design, Implementation, Organizational Impact and System Resources is available online: http://www.urisa.org/awards/exemplary-systems-in-government/
The list of 2015 ESIG Award Recipients follows.
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS CATEGORY
Exemplary System: Boldly Know: York Region’s Enterprise GIS – Regional Municipality of York, Ontario Canada
Distinguished Systems:
- Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS) – Ohio Department of Transportation
- NPMap Builder – US National Park Service
SINGLE PROCESS SYSTEM CATEGORY
Exemplary System: Next Generation Permitting System – Pierce County, Tacoma, Washington
Distinguished Systems:
- Calgary Automated Survey Plan Verification and Reporting (CASPER) – City of Calgary , Alberta Canada
- Mobile Voter Line Wait Application – Collin County, Texas
To view last year’s winning submissions, visit: http://www.urisa.org/awards/exemplary-systems-in-government/
Source: GeoCommunity