2000 Outstanding Program Awards

The 2000 Outstanding Program Award winners were announced at the NASCA 2000 Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Complete summaries of all 32 nominated programs are now available. Click here to access.

Award Winners
E-government
Ohio: eBUYOhio
For innovative applications and initiatives that use e-commerce type technologies to make government services and transactions easier for citizens and/or vendors.

Human Resources
Kansas: Application and Selection Process
For management practices that make state government human resources practices more beneficial and effective to the employee and enhance productivity, retention and recruitment.

Public/Private Partnerships
Utah: Fuel Networks
Recognizes creative partnership development between states and private sector or non-profit organizations that increase benefits, produce cost savings and maximize project outcomes.

Procurement
New York: NYS Web-Based Technology to Better Serve Customers
For innovative programs, practices and contracting that demonstrate timeliness, best-value or efficiency.

Facilities and Property Management
Virginia: Renovation of the Executive Mansion
Recognizes best practices in facilities and property management as well as other public works that demonstrate effective planning and efficiency.

Performance Measurement
Arizona: Innovations in Creating & Maintaining a Comprehensive & Systematic Perfromance Measurement System
For innovations in creating and maintaining standards system to measure the productivity and performance of departments, programs and projects.

Governmental Technological Applications
Mississippi: Statewide Inmate Banking/Commissary System (SIBC)
For technological programs, software applications and systems that have enhanced communications and operations of government divisions or departments.

For the sixth consecutive year, the National Association of State Chief Administrators is proud to recognize innovative state agencies, organizations or individuals that have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in innovation, creativity, advanced knowledge and efficiency in state government.

The 2000 NASCA Awards Committee consists of the following state and corporate members: Pamela Warren, Oklahoma, chairperson; David Ancell, Michigan; Lori McClurg, Nebraska; Helen Zeigler, South Carolina and Peter McGeoch, McGeoch Consulting.