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2001
Outstanding Program Awards
For the seventh 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.
NASCA announced its Awards for Creative
Excellence in seven categories. Winners were honored at the Awards luncheon
during the NASCA Annual Conference, August 18-22 in Breckenridge, CO.
Executive summaries of the 2001 winners and all nominated programs are
available below in PDF format.
Categories
E-government
For innovative applications and initiatives that use e-commerce type technologies
to make government services and transactions easier for citizens and/or
vendors.
WINNER: Illinois:
e-Batch License Renewal Program
Other Nominations:
California: MyCalifornia
Idaho: Accessidaho.org
Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System
Facilities and Property Management
Recognizes best practices in facilities and property management as well
as other public works that demonstrate effective planning and efficiency.
WINNER: Maryland:
Roof Assessment
Other Nominations:
Illinois: JRTC Energy
Management Conservation Program
Kansas: Integrated
Security System
North Dakota:
Security Solution for the 21st Century
Governmental Technology Applications
For technology programs, software applications and systems that have enhanced
the operations and communications within government divisions or departments.
WINNER: Kansas:
Benefits Open Enrollment Through the Employee Portal
Other Nominations:
California:
e-Business Card Shop
Colorado: Multi-Use
Network Program
Idaho: Information Technology
Training Program
Pennsylvania:
PA Data PowerHouse Project
South Dakota:
Central Mail Service
Human Resources
For human resource practices that make state government employment more
beneficial to the employee and enhance productivity, retention and recruitment.
WINNER: Pennsylvania:
PA IT - Retention and Recruitment
Other Nominations:
Colorado:
Colorado Performance-Based Pay System
Idaho: Preventing
Workplace Violence - A Guide for Agency Planners
Ohio: Online Employee
Application Program (OLEAP)
Performance Measurement
For innovations in creative systems that measure the productivity and
performance of departments, programs and projects.
WINNER: Kansas:
IT Project Management Methodology Program
Other Nominations:
Illinois: A Cooperative
Model for the Rapid Roll-out of a Performance Management System
Vermont: Looking
In... To See Out: A Compass to the Future
Procurement
For innovative practices and contracting programs that demonstrate timeliness,
best-value or efficiency.
WINNER: Maryland:
eMaryland Marketplace
Other Nominations:
California: CalBuy
Idaho: Idaho Purchasing
Modernization Initiative
Nebraska: Agency
Certification Program
Ohio: Ohio Food Bid
Program
Virginia: e-VA
Public/Private Partnerships
Recognizes creative partnership development between states and private
sector or nonprofit organizations that increase benefits, produce cost
savings and maximize project outcomes.
WINNER: Arizona:
Leased to Own Project (PLTO)
Other Nominations:
California: Health-e-App
Illinois: Illinois
Skills Match
Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania-Microsoft Strategic Technology Partnership
Washington: Lexan
Restoration Project
For more information, contact NASCA Headquarters
at (859) 514-9152 or via e-mail at nasca@csg.org.
The 2001 NASCA Awards Committee consists of the following state and corporate
members: Peta Richkus, Maryland, chairperson; Helen Zeigler, South Carolina;
Raylene Ireland, Utah; Carlton Myrick, North Carolina and Peter McGeoch,
McGeoch Consulting.
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