NASCIO names 2025 State IT Recognition Awards winners
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers on Wednesday capped off its annual conference, in Denver, by naming the recipients of its State IT Recognition Awards program, a group that includes eight states across 10 categories.
The group, which represents the top technology officials in state government, noted in a press release that the annual awards are to honor “technology innovation and excellence in state government. The submissions showcase the use of technology to address critical business problems, more easily connect citizens to their government, improve business processes and create new opportunities that improve the lives of citizens.”
Winners of NASCIO’s 2025 State IT Recognition Awards:
Artificial Intelligence
Minnesota: AI Tool Revolutionizing Legislative Review
Cross-Boundary Collaboration
Minnesota: State Agencies Unite to Feed Minnesota’s Children
Cybersecurity
Ohio: Ohio’s Defense-in-Depth Approach to Fraud Prevention
Data Management, Analytics & Visualization
Massachusetts: Emergency Shelter Response: Shared Data Enabling Smarter, Compassionate Support
Digital Experience: Agency/Program Solutions
Kansas: Kansas Department of Labor: Taking Kansas Unemployment Insurance from Disco to Digital
Digital Experience: Enterprise Solutions
Connecticut: Smart Scheduling: Elevating the DMV for a Smoother Experience
Enterprise Technology Management
Washington: Disrupting the Norm: How Washington Turned Procurement into a Platform for Innovation
Information & Communications Technology
North Carolina: Next Generation 911: Validating the Implementation of Next Generation 911
Operational Efficiency
Arizona: SOLVE AI: Smart Operational Learning for Vulnerable Engagement
State CIO Office Special Recognition
Washington: Modernizing the Mission: Washington’s Innovation & Modernization Program Paves the Future of Statewide Services
