Best of California Awards 2013

California Public-Sector IT Leaders Honored for Innovation and Service at Government Technology Conference

e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government honored public-sector leaders and agencies yesterday for their work in information technology (IT) at the 2013 Best of California awards ceremony held during Government Technology Conference (GTC) West. 

The Best of California awards program recognizes public-sector professionals and local government organizations for their dedication and contributions to IT in California. Winners are selected by a panel of judges based on a number of criteria, including collaboration among agencies, innovative use of technology, economic benefits, and improving services and business processes.

“The awards reflect the leadership, innovation and vision behind these public servants’ accomplishments,” said Todd Sander, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government. “The Center acknowledges their perseverance and hard work in delivering services that improve government efficiencies and boost citizen engagement via technology. We are delighted to honor and celebrate their success.”

During GTC West’s Executive Reception, the State of California presented Martin N. Hoshino, undersecretary for the California Department of Corrections, the Vision and Innovation Award for his leadership and dedication to serving the citizens of California.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

2013 Best of California Awards:

Demonstrated Leadership in Management of Information Technology

• Chris Cruz, Deputy Director/CIO, California Department of Health Care Services

Demonstrated Excellence in Project Management

• Linda Fredericksen, Field Operations Division Chief Disability Insurance Branch, California Employment Development Department

Best Application Serving an Agency’s Business Needs

• San Diego County Child Support Legal Paperless System
• Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Best Application Serving the Public

• Visitor Processing Appointment Scheduling System (VPASS), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
• Automated Multiple Choice Knowledge Testing System, California Department of Motor Vehicles
• California Online Voter Registration (COVR), Secretary of State

Best IT Collaboration among Organizations

• Financial Institution Record Match Project (FIRM), California Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department
• Response Information Management System (RIMS) Replacement System, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Best In-House Developed Application

• State of California GeoPortal, California Department of Technology
• Web-based Known Person Finder (WebKPF), Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

Best Mobile/Wireless Project

• Ask Elk Grove, Mobile Application and CRM, City of Elk Grove
• California Health Care Report Card, California Department of Health Care Services
• San Diego County SD Emergency Mobile App, County of San Diego Public Safety Group

The Green IT Award

• STAR - Incentivizing Excellence in Smog Check Inspections, Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency

Additionally, 46 Outstanding IT Service and Support Awards were presented to those dedicated to California Public Service:

California Environmental Protection Agency: Jane LaTona

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Anthony Goins

Department of Consumer Affairs: Dharma Jeevamani

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: Bill Buffington, Darrell Friddle, Tammy J. Irwin, Heidi Perris

Department of Fair Employment and Housing: Mark Albert

Department of Finance: Nancy Taylor

Department of Fish and Wildlife: Stephen Adams

Department of Food and Agriculture: Scott McArdle

Department of General Services: Bill Haubrich

Department of Health Care Services: Toquyen Collier

Department of Housing and Community Development: Clifford Stayton

Department of Human Resources: Chad Crowe

Department of Industrial Relations: Andrei Reprinsev

Department of Public Health: Michael MacIntosh, Ligaya Perara, Tony Tran

Department of Technology: Tony Williams

Department of Toxic Substances Control: Jason Marks

Department of Veterans Affairs: Luong Phong

Department of Water Resources: Pam Ceccarelli

Department of Water Resources: Richard Harmonson, Brian Niski

Employment Development Department: Michael Thrall

Energy Commission: Steve Bonta

Franchise Tax Board: Jeff Garcia

Franchise Tax Board: Darice Trafton

Governor's Office of Emergency Services: Lovell Hopper, Spencer Ung

Horse Racing Board: Jerry Edwards

Housing Finance Agency: Ashish Kumar

Lottery: Kelly Hassenplug, Sam Streater

Office of Systems Integration: Shauna Pompei, Miguel Salazar

Public Employees' Retirement System: Ioana Alcouffe, Brad Swart

State Board of Equalization: Shelley Morse

State Controller's Office: Fred Kessler

State Teachers' Retirement System: Sean King, Gino Vicente

State Water Resources Control Board: Corey Dickman

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board: Mike Packard

Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board: Grace Varrelman

 

 

About the Center for Digital Government

The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. The Center for Digital Government is a division of e.Republic, a national publishing, event and research company focused on smart media for public-sector innovation. Find e.Republic on YouTube

For the story on the winners see http://www.govtech.com/computing/2013-Best-of-California.html

For more information, please contact:

Janet Grenslitt

Director of Surveys and Awards

916-932-1363

jgrenslitt@centerdigitalgov.com