Even though innovation may not be the first word associated with government, there are 22 Virginia agencies, localities and universities whose recognition tells a different story.
These public service standouts were honored at COVITS 2019 with Governor's Technology Awards for their innovative approaches to improving government for the benefit of citizens.
Read the Governor's press release.
Choose any listed project below to read full details, including contact information and team photos.
NextGen 911 PSAP
Cross-boundary Collaboration on IT Service Delivery Initiatives
StormSense: Automated Flood Monitoring, Alerting & Forecasting in Tidewater Virginia
Cross-boundary Collaboration on IT Service Delivery Initiatives
Virginia's Wetland Condition Assessment Tool (WetCAT)
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Citizen
VB Connect
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Citizen
Free Meal Program
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Citizen
Newborn Screening Timeliness Report Card
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Business
Demand Planning and Supplier Scorecards
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Business
Medallion Web Mapping Applications
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Government
Fiber Network Initiative
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Government
Highway Maintenance Management System
IT as Efficiency Driver - Government to Government
StormSense Alerts
Innovative Use of Technology in Local Government
Unmanned Aerial Systems Policy & Program
Innovative Use of Technology in Local Government
Service-Learning Tool
Innovative Use of Technology in Education
Anatomage Tables
Innovative Use of Technology in Education
Traffic Data-Sharing Partnership
Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics
Data Innovation Initiative
Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics
Opioid Data Sharing Platform
Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics
BabyCare Analytics
Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics
Citizen Cyber Security
Best Cyber Security Initiative
Two-Factor Authentication Initiative
Best Cyber Security Initiative
Tourism Interactive Web Maps: Bike Trails and Toast the Coast
Best Citizen Portal
REAL ID: Start Online
Best Citizen Portal