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Submit your Nominations Now for the 2026 StateScoop 50 Awards

Nominations close on Fri, March 13

The StateScoop 50 Awards annually honor the best and the brightest who make state government more efficient and effective. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of our peers and acknowledge their tireless efforts to make a positive impact in the government IT community and in public service.

2026 Timeline

Nominations Close: March 13, 2026
Voting Opens: March 30, 2026
Voting Closes: April 10, 2026
Winners Announced: April 20, 2026

2026 Categories

GOLDEN GOV: STATE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

The visionary state executive leading the charge of technology transformation across their government.

STATE LEADERSHIP

The public sector disruptor helping government implement new technologies, secure systems, revolutionize operations and/or make big change.

STATE IT INNOVATION OF THE YEAR

The cutting-edge state IT project that embraces innovation, encourages collaboration and delivers massive results to state agencies and residents.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

The private sector thought leader working hand-in-hand with government IT leaders to drive change in government IT with unique solutions.

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