Arizona Recognized Nationally for Digital Government
State Receives Several Prestigious Awards

For the fifth consecutive year, Arizona has been recognized as a top leader in providing digital government services to its citizens. In the 2006 Digital States Survey, Arizona finished in 5th place for Digital Government nationwide.

The Digital States Survey is a comprehensive study that examines best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations.

“Arizona has a long history of smart strategic IT planning combined with effective implementation of IT projects,” said State CIO Chris Cummiskey. “By finishing in the top five, Arizona has once again demonstrated that it is national leader in serving citizens through innovation."

The Survey is sponsored by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. Earlier this year, the same group recognized the Arizona @ Your Service web portal finished as a finalist in the national Best of the Web competition.

Arizona 2-1-1 Online Also Wins National Awards

Arizona 2-1-1 Online, a key digital government initiative in Arizona, has been recognized for Outstanding Achievement in the field of State IT from the National Association of Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). NASCIO awards were given to projects that exemplify best practices, support the public policy goals of state leaders, assist government officials to execute their duties and provide cost-effective services to citizens.

In addition, Arizona 2-1-1 Online was recognized earlier this year with a Digital Government Achievement Award for best Government to Citizen Project.