Submissions should focus on improvements in the business of government and go beyond a description of a private sector solution to describe the business need that necessitated the project and how the project succeeded, including:

Business proposition: A clear statement of the business problem, its target audience and how the new solution leverages IT tools to solve the problem.

Innovation and technological merit: What tools were used? What makes this solution innovative?

Value: Note quantitative metrics (usage, transaction times, cost savings/avoidance and return on investment) and qualitative benefits (improvements to citizen and/or employee experience, etc.).

Success: How well did the project attain its stated business goals and objectives?  Clearly link the outcome to the business proposition.

• All entries must be submitted by at least one recognized Virginia public body. Collaborative entries are encouraged. Private sector organizations may help develop an entry for a government partner. However, the entry must be submitted by the government entity and should focus on the government entity's work, including procurement of industry tools. Only government entrants will be recognized as winners.
• All entered projects must be in use now and have quantifiable outcomes. Subsequent phases may be mentioned, but only the measured success of the live phase is judged.
• Only one entry per category will be accepted from each governmental entity.
• The same project may not be submitted in more than one category.
• Prior Governor's Technology Award winning projects may not be resubmitted