ESIG Awards
URISA's Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Award
The Deadline Has Been Extended to
June 2, 2008
The EXEMPLARY SYSTEMS IN GOVERNMENT AWARDS, inaugurated in 1980 by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, recognize extraordinary achievement by government agencies in the use of automated information systems. This achievement is defined as the effective application of computer technology that can be measured in terms of improved government services and increased benefits to citizens. The award competition is open to all public agencies at the federal, state/provincial, regional and local levels.
View the Winning Submissions from 2007
ESIG Award winners are recognized in two separate categories:
Single Process Systems
Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of applying information system technology to automate a specific SINGLE process or operation involving one department or sub-unit of an agency. The system application results in extended and/or improved government services that are more efficient and/or save money.
Enterprise Systems
Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of using information systems technology in a multi-department environment as part of an integrated process. These systems exemplify effective use of technology yielding widespread improvements in the process(es) and/or service(s) involved and/or cost savings to the organization.
Winners receive:
- An award recognizing the achievement
- A discounted registration to URISA's Annual Conference
- A chance to exhibit in the Project Showcase at the Annual Conference
- Special recognition at the URISA Annual Conference Awards Ceremony.
Download the The 2008 ESIG Application
Deadline Extended: June 2, 2008
View the Winning Submissions from 2007
Contact sgrams@urisa.org for more information on the ESIG application submission process.