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The State of Utah, in partnership with Utah.Gov, has been recognized repeatedly as the leading State eGovernment Solution. Utah.Gov continually innovates and is proud winner of 100 national and international awards and accolades.

2020 Awards

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) was honored for its award-winning In Utah campaign. It received gold recognition from the Davey Awards in the cause marketing category.
Utah.gov was awarded an A grade by the Digital States Survey. The survey exams best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. In addition to its A grade Utah was also recognized with Digital States Category Awards for excellence in: Leadership, Citizen Centric, and Continuous Innovation.
Utah.gov was once again honored with a second-place finish in the Government Experience Awards. The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government and pushing the boundaries of how citizen services are delivered.
The Golden Bridge Awards selected Utah.gov as a Gold Award Winner. The Golden Bridge Awards recognizes and honors the world's best in websites from every major industry in the world. Utah.gov was recognized for achievement in web design.
The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts announced winners of the 15th Annual w3 Awards. Utah.gov was one of over 3,000 entries from across the globe. The w3 Awards illuminates creative excellence on the Web, and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award winning Websites, Video, Marketing, Mobile, Social, and Podcasts. Utah.gov was recognized with a silver award.
Utah.gov has won Government Standard of Excellence WebAward from the Web Marketing Association. The WebAward program is the longest running annual website award competition dedicated to naming the best Web sites in 96 industries while setting the standard of excellence for all website development.
Utah.gov was once again recognized for creative excellence. Utah.gov received a Gold Award from the AVA Digital Awards.
Utah.gov was recognized with a Gold Award. The Horizon Interactive Awards recognizes the best web sites, videos, online advertising, print media and mobile applications.
The State Construction Registry and Mark Steinagel were recognized with the Service to the Citizen Award.
The Best of State Awards chose The State Construction Registry as the Best of State for Web-Based Community Resource.
StateScoop selected Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox as a Top 50 Finalist Golden Gov Award.
StateScoop selected Mike Hussey, Chief Information Officer, as a Top 50 Finalist Golden Gov Award.
StateScoop selected Corona Ngatuvai, Chief Architect, as a Top 50 Finalist State Leader of the Year.
StateScoop selected Matt Peters, Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center Director, as a Top 50 Finalist State Leader of the Year.
StateScoop selected the State Construction Registry as a Top 50 Finalist Innovation of the Year.
StateScoop selected Phil Bates, Chief Information Security Officer, as a Top 50 Finalist Cyber Security Leader of the Year.
Utah.gov was recognized as an Outstanding Website in the Internet Advertising Competition.

2019 Awards

Utah was awarded the Government Experience Innovation Award for Artificial Intelligence analysis of feedback.
Utah.Gov received a Gold Award from the Golden Bridge Awards.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Silver Davey Award.
Utah.Gov was selected by the AVA Digital Awards as a Gold Award Winner for excellence in digital communication.
The Horizon Interactive Awards recognized Utah.Gov as a Gold Award Winner.
Utah.Gov was awarded an American Business Awards Bronze Stevie in the Non-Profit Organization category.
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers named Gov. Gary Herbert as a Technology Champion.
StateScoop selected Michael Hussey as a Top 50 Winner State Executive of the Year.
StateScoop selected Governor Gary Herbert as a Top 50 Finalist for the Golden Gov Award.
StateScoop selected Utah's AI Feedback Evaluation as a Top 50 Finalist for the Innovation of the Year Award.
The Web Marketing Association selected Utah.Gov as Winner of Best Government Website for the Internet Advertising Competition Awards.
The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts awarded Utah.Gov the Communicator Award of Excellence.

2018 Awards

The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts recognized Utah.Gov with a Silver W3 Award for demonstrating a high standard of excellence.
Utah.Gov received a Gold Award from the Golden Bridge Awards. The Golden Bridge Business awards were created to honor and generate industry wide recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and businesses worldwide in every area.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Silver Davey Award. Entries are recognized for distinction in creative work and a standard of excellence as determined by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
The Utah Hunting and Fishing Alexa Skill was chosen as the Best Government Mobile Application by the MobileWebAwards. The Web Marketing Association's MobileWebAward Competition recognizes the best in web and application development for mobile devices.
The Utah online notary services were awarded a Project Experience Award for Government-to-Business Experiences.
The Center for Digital Government chose Utah.Gov as the Overall Winner for the Government Experience Awards. The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government.
Utah was awarded the Government Experience Innovation Award for Artificial Intelligence analysis of feedback.
Utah.Gov was awarded an American Business Awards Bronze Stevie in the Non-Profit Organization category.
Utah.Gov was presented the Web Marketing Association's 2018 Outstanding Website WebAward for outstanding achievement in web development.
The Utah Innovation Awards recognized the Department of Public Safety Driver License Exam Platform as an Honorable Mention award winner.
Utah.Gov was selected by the AVA Digital Awards as a Gold Award Winner for excellence in digital communication.
StateScoop selected the Department of Public Safety Driver License Exam Platform as a Top 50 Winner Innovation of the Year.
StateScoop selected Michael Hussey as a Top 50 Winner State Executive of the Year.
The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts awarded Utah.Gov the Communicator Award of Excellence.
The Hermes Creative Awards honored Utah.Gov with a Gold Award for outstanding achievement.
Utah.gov was awarded an A grade by the Digital States Survey. The survey exams best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. In addition to its A grade Utah was also recognized with Digital States Category Awards for excellence in: Finance and Administration and Public Safety.

2017 Awards

The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts recognized Utah.Gov with a Gold W3 Award for demonstrating a high standard of excellence.
Utah.Gov was recognized as Best in Class by the Interactive Media Awards. The Best in Class award is the highest honor bestowed by the organization. It represents the very best in planning, execution, and overall professionalism.
The MarCom Awards honored Utah.Gov with a Gold Award for outstanding achievement.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Silver Davey Award. Entries are recognized for distinction in creative work and a standard of excellence as determined by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
Utah Hunting and Fishing Amazon Alexa Skill was recognized with a Silver Davey Award. Entries are recognized for distinction in creative work and a standard of excellence as determined by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
The Utah.Gov Bill Watch for Apple Watch and mobile application has been chosen at the Best Government Mobile Application by the MobileWebAwards. The Web Marketing Association's 2017 MobileWebAward Competition recognizes the best in web and application development for mobile devices.
Utah.Gov received a Gold Award from the Golden Bridge Awards. The Golden Bridge Business awards were created to honor and generate industry wide recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and businesses worldwide in every area.
The Center for Digital Government chose Utah.Gov as the Overall Winner for the Government Experience Awards. The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government.
Utah Public Meeting Notice was awarded a Project Experience Award for Government-to-Government Experience.
Utah was awarded the Government Experience Innovation Award for Predictive Government Through Google Now/Amazon Alexa.
Utah Hunting and Fishing Services were awarded a Project Experience Award for Government-to- Citizen Experience.
Utah Driver License Appointment and Public Meeting Notice Reminders were selected as a NASCIO finalist for Emerging & Innovative Technologies in the public sector.
Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative was selected as a NASCIO finalist for Improving State Operations in the public sector.
Innovating Cloud Solutions with Cooperative Purchasing was selected as a NASCIO finalist for Cross-Boundary Collaboration & Partnerships in the public sector.
Discover: Utah's Base Map and Imagery Services was selected as a NASCIO finalist for Open Government & Data Information and Knowledge Management achievements in the public sector.
Utah.Gov Online Charitable Organization Permits were selected as a NASCIO nominee for Digital Government: Government to Business achievements in the public sector.
The Utah.Gov Judicial Review website was selected as a NASCIO nominee for Digital Government: Government to Citizen achievements in the public sector.
The Utah.Gov Enterprise Storage Platform was selected as a NASCIO nominee for Enterprise IT Management Initiatives achievements in the public sector.
The Utah Innovation Awards recognized the Utah.Gov Amazon Echo Alexa Skill as an Honorable Mention award winner.
The Web Marketing Association selected Utah.Gov as Winner of Best Government Website for the Internet Advertising Competition Awards.
Utah.Gov was selected by the AVA Digital Awards as a Gold Award Winner for excellence in digital communication.
The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts awarded Utah.Gov the Communicator Award of Distinction.
Utah.Gov was awarded an American Business Awards Silver Stevie in the Non-Profit Organization category.
The Best of State Awards chose Utah.Gov as the Best of State for Web-Based Community Resource.
StateScoop selected the Utah.Gov Amazon Echo Alexa Skill as a Top 50 Finalist Innovation of the Year.
The Horizon Interactive Awards recognized Utah.Gov as a Gold Award Winner.

2016 Awards

The MarCom Awards honored Utah.Gov with a Gold Award for outstanding achievement.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Gold Davey Award. Entries are recognized for distinction in creative work and a standard of excellence as determined by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
The World Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards honored the Utah.Gov Amazon Alexa/Echo Skill with a Best of Category Government Marketing award for innovative and leading-edge creative work.
Temporary Permits/REX was selected as a NASCIO nominee for Digital Government: Government to Citizen and outstanding information technology achievements in the public sector.
Driver License Echo/Alexa Exam was selected as a NASCIO nominee for Emerging and Innovative Technologies and outstanding information technology achievements in the public sector.
Utah Consolidates IT Service Management in the Cloud was selected as a NASCIO nominee for Enterprise IT Management Initiatives and outstanding information technology achievements in the public sector.
The Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative was selected as a NASCIO finalist for Improving State Operations and outstanding information technology achievements in the public sector.
The Utah State Construction Registry was selected as a NASCIO finalist for Digital Government: Government to Business and outstanding information technology achievements in the public sector.
Amazon City in the Cloud recognized the Utah.Gov Alexa Skill with a Best Practices Award for making it easier for governments to deliver services to citizens.
The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts recognized Utah.Gov with a Silver W3 Award for demonstrating a high standard of excellence.
The Center for Digital Government recognized Utah.Gov as the second place winner in its Best of the Web competition. The annual awards recognize state governments for their work to engage citizens online.
The Digital Government Achievement Awards recognized Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative in the Driving Digital Government State government category. The award highlights outstanding agency and department websites and applications.
The Best of State Awards selected Utah.Gov as the winner of Utah's Best Community Development Web-based Community Resource award.
The Best of State Awards selected the Utah Hunting and Fishing mobile application as the winner of Utah's Best Sports & Recreation Products award.
The American Business Awards selected Utah.Gov as a Best Overall Web Design Gold Stevie Award winner.
StateScoop selected the Utah Department of Health's Office of Vital Record's Silver 2.0 as a Top 50 Finalist Innovation of the Year.
StateScoop selected the Utah Department of Technology's David Fletcher as a Top 50 Finalist State Executive of the Year.
The Web Marketing Association selected Utah.Gov as an Outstanding Website for the 2016 Internet Advertising Competition Awards.
The Horizon Interactive Awards selected Utah.Gov as a Silver Award Winner.
The AVA Digital Awards selected Utah.Gov as a Gold Award Winner for excellence in digital communication.
The Communicator Awards selected Utah.Gov as a Communicator Award of Distinction winner.
Utah.Gov was recognized as Best in Class by the Interactive Media Awards. The Best in Class award is the highest honor bestowed by the organization. It represents the very best in planning, execution, and overall professionalism.
Utah.gov was awarded an A grade by the Digital States Survey. The survey exams best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. Utah.gov has also received first-place recognition in both the Adaptive Leadership, Health and Human Services, Public Safety, Transportation, and the Citizen Engagement categories.

2015 Awards

Utah.Gov was honored with a Gold W3 Award. The W3 Awards honors creative excellence on the web.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Gold Davey Award. Entries are recognized for distinction in creative work and a standard of excellence as determined by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
ACT-IAC has selected Utah.Gov's Fiscal Note Agency Response as a finalist in the Excellence in Intergovernmental Collaboration category for the Excellence.Gov Awards.
Utah.Gov has been selected as a Gold Award Winner for the Golden Bridge Award. The awards recognize online excellence.
Utah.Gov was presented the Web Marketing Association's 2015 Best Government Website WebAward for outstanding achievement in web development.
The State of Utah's Fiscal Note Response has been selected as an honoree for CIO magazine's 28th annual CIO 100 Awards as one of 100 innovative organizations that uses IT management effectively to create business value.
The Center for Digital Government recognized Utah.gov as the second place award winner of Best of the Web. The award recognizes state websites for outstanding innovation, functionality, productivity, and performance.
Utah.gov was honored with a Gold Stevie Award in the website category from the American Business Awards. The Stevie honors and publicly recognizes the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide.
Utah Hunting and Fishing has been selected as an Official Honoree in The 19th Annual Webby Awards in the Mobile: Services & Utilities (Handheld Devices) category.
Utah.gov's Public Notice Social Media Integration was recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Government category. DGAA recognizes outstanding government online applications.
Utah.gov's Economic Development Map was recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Business category. DGAA recognizes outstanding government online applications.
The Utah Hunting and Fishing Mobile App has been selected as an Honorable Mention award winner in the Consumer Software (Including Social Media and Mobile Apps) category of the 2015 Utah Innovation Awards.
Utah.gov has been selected by The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts to receive a 2015 Communicator Award. The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications.
Utah's Fiscal Note Agency Response System was awarded a Government Computing News (GCN) Award. The GCN Awards recognize outstanding IT achievement in government and the degree to which a project has transformed an agency's ability to operate more efficiently or serve the public more effectively.
Utah Hunting and Fishing was selected as a finalist for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in the Information Communications Technology (ICT) Innovations category. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) honors outstanding information technology achievements in the public sector.
Utah.gov has been awarded the Best in Class award, the highest honor bestowed by the Interactive Media Council. The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resource's mobile Hunting and Fishing application was chosen as a Top 30 finalist for the Igniting Innovation 2015 Showcase and Awards.
The Open Data Catalog has won Best Government Online Ad. The Web Marketing Association is an independent organization founded with the purpose of evaluating and recognizing the standard of excellence on the World Wide Web.
Utah Hunting and Fishing has been selected as an Official Honoree in The 19th Annual Webby Awards in the Mobile: Services & Utilities (Handheld Devices) category.
The Horizon Interactive Awards recognized Utah.gov with a Bronze Award. The 13th annual, international competition had over 1200 entries from 27 countries.
The Utah Hunting and Fishing Mobile App was Selected as a top 20 finalist from entries across the nation for State Scoop's Innovation of the Year 2015.

2014 Awards

Utah.Gov was recognized as the second place award winner of Best of the Web sponsored by the Center for Digital Government. The award recognizes state websites that connect citizens to government through clear communication, design aesthetic, and easy navigation.
Utah.gov was chosen as Best in Class for government websites by the Interactive Media Awards. The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement.
Utah.Gov was recognized with the Government Standard of Excellence award by the Web Marketing Association. The WebAward recognizes outstanding achievement in web development.
The Department of Natural Resources' Utah Hunting and Fishing mobile app was recognized with a MobileWebAward. The Web Marketing Association selected the as the Best Government Mobile application.
Horizon Interactive recognized Jobs.Utah.gov as a Bronze Award Winner. The Horizon Awards recognize excellence in interactive media production.
Utah.Gov was chosen by the Best of State Awards as the Best Web-Based Community. The Best of State Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah.
Utah.Gov was awarded the Davey Silver Award by The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, which honors the best web, design, video, advertising and mobile worldwide.
Utah.Gov's Bill Watch was recognized with an Honorable Mention from the Utah Innovation Awards. The awards program recognizes the high level of innovation taking place throughout the Utah.
The Web Marketing Association recognized Utah.Gov and Taxpayer Receipt as the Best Government Online Ad. The Web Marketing Association's Internet Advertising Competition recognizes excellence in online advertising.
Utah.gov was recognized by the Center for Data Innovation for its open data policies. The center recognized six states (Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Utah) with its highest score.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Communicator Award. The Communicator Awards is the leading international creative awards program honoring creative excellence for communication professionals.
The legislative website le.utah.gov was recognized as an Online Democracy Award winner by the National Association of Legislative Information Technology and the Legislative Information and Communications Staff Section at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
The Public Technology Institute recognized Utah.gov as a winner of its 2014 Web 2.0 State & Local Government Award. The award recognizes local and state government best practices and excellence in the field of Web 2.0 and civic/social networking and citizen engagement.
Utah.gov was awarded an A grade by the Digital States Survey. The survey exams best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. Utah.gov has also received first-place recognition in both the Enterprise Information and Communications Technology and the Citizen Engagement categories.

2013 Awards

Utah.Gov was recognized by the Web Marketing Association with a MobileWebAward for Best Government Website.
Utah.Gov was recognized by the International Academy of Visual Arts with a Gold Davey Award. The Davey Awards honor outstanding creative work from the best small firms worldwide.
Utah.Gov was recognized as 2013 Silver W3 Award from the International Academy of the Visual Arts. The W3 Awards honor outstanding Websites, Web Marketing, Web Video, and Mobile Apps.
Utah.Gov and myCase were recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Citizen category. DGAA recognizes outstanding agency websites.
The Utah Legislative Bill Watch application was selected as a finalist for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers IT Recognition Awards in the State Fast Track Solutions category. NASCIO recognizes successful information technology initiatives that promote innovation, better government, and engaged citizens.
The Avenue H: Health Insurance Marketplacewas selected as a finalist for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers IT Recognition Awards in the Digital Government: Government to Business category. NASCIO recognizes successful information technology initiatives that promote innovation, better government, and engaged citizens.
Utah's Open Transportation Data in the Cloud with uGATE and UPlan was selected as a finalist for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers IT Recognition Awards in the State Open Government Initiatives category. NASCIO recognizes successful information technology initiatives that promote innovation, better government, and engaged citizens.
Utah's myCase: Self-service Account Management for Recipients of Public Assistance was selected as a finalist for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers IT Recognition Awards in the Digital Government: Government to Citizen category. NASCIO recognizes successful information technology initiatives that promote innovation, better government, and engaged citizens.
Utah.Gov was recognized as Best Government Website by the Web Marketing Association. The WebAward recognizes outstanding achievement in web development.
Utah.Gov was recognized as a second place winner of Best of the Web sponsored by the Center for Digital Government. The award recognizes state websites that connect citizens to government through clear communication, design aesthetic, and easy navigation.
Utah.Gov has received the Vema Award. The VEMA Award recognizes the outstanding work of innovative, artistic, and creative professionals involved in the multimedia arts.
Utah.Gov was recognized as Best In Class of government websites by the Interactive Media Council. The Interactive Media Award recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Horizon Interactive Bronze Award. The Horizon Interactive Awards honors the most talented developers of interactive media.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Public Technology Web 2.0 Award. This award recognizes the country's outstanding leaders in the innovative application of Web 2.0 technologies and civic/social media tools.
Stoel Rives LLP and the Utah Technology Council selected Utah.Gov as an Honorable Mention recipient of the 2013 Utah Innovations Award. This award recognizes high-level innovation throughout the state.
Utah.Gov and Utah OneStop Business Registration recognized as an Excellence.Gov Award winner. Excellence.Gov recognizes outstanding government programs that use information technology in an innovative manner to improve the ability of government to serve citizens more effectively.
Utah.Gov was recognized as a 2013 Best of State Award winner as the best Web-based Community Resource.

2012 Awards

Utah.Gov was recognized by the International Academy of Visual Arts with a Gold Davey Award. The Davey Awards acknowledge outstanding creative work from the best small firms worldwide.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Public Technology Institute Award (PTI) Web 2.0 Award. The Public Technology Institute recognizes country leaders in the innovative application of Web 2.0 technologies and civic/social media tools.
Utah.Gov was recognized as an outstanding Government website by the Web Marketing Association. The WebAward recognizes excellence on the web.
Utah.Gov received an honorable mention from Awwwards as a best website. Awwwards are the awards that recognize and promote the talent and effort of the best developers, designers and web agencies in the world.
Utah.Gov received an honorable mention from Awwwards as a best website. Awwwards are the awards that recognize and promote the talent and effort of the best developers, designers and web agencies in the world.
Utah.Gov received an honorable mention from Awwwards as a best website. Awwwards are the awards that recognize and promote the talent and effort of the best developers, designers and web agencies in the world.
Utah.Gov was selected as a 2012 GovMark Council Award winner. The GovMark Council focuses on government technology and information innovation. Utah.Gov was recognized as a leader in the Best Digital Program category.
Utah.Gov recognized as third place winner of Best of the Web sponsored by the Center for Digital Government. The award recognizes state websites that connect citizens to government through clear communication, design aesthetic, and easy navigation.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Online Warrants Check service were recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Citizen category. DGAA recognize outstanding agency websites.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Online GovPay service were recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Citizen category. DGAA recognize outstanding agency websites.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Master Index were recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Citizen category. DGAA recognize outstanding agency websites.
Utah.Gov and the UtahOneStop Business Registration service were recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Citizen category. DGAA recognize outstanding agency websites.
Utah.Gov was recognized as a VEMA Award winner, an international award honoring excellence in the multimedia arts and celebrating the creativity of visual arts.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a 2012 Best in Class Interactive Media Award. The Best in Class award is the highest honor bestowed by the Interactive Media Council which represents the best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.
Utah.Gov recognized as Best State Website by Design Shack which, showcases inspiring web design.
Utah.Gov recognized as a Government Customer Support (GCS) award finalist for Customer Focus Excellence.
Utah.Gov recognized as a Government Customer Support (GCS) award finalist for Technical Excellence.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a 2012 Best of State Award as the Best Web-based Community Resource.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a Horizon Interactive Silver Award.The Horizon Interactive Awards honors the most talented developers of interactive media.
Utah.Gov was recognized as a 2012 Communicator Award of Distinction winner as a best government website. The 18th Annual Communicator Awards honor creative excellence in communications.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Connect Social Media Portal recognized as an Excellence.Gov Award winner. Excellence.Gov recognizes outstanding government programs that use information technology in an innovative manner to improve the ability of government to serve citizens more effectively.
The 2012 Digital States Survey, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government recognized Utah.Gov with an "A" grade as part of their biannual research survey. The survey exams best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations.

In addition to the national Digital States Survey conducted biannually by the Center for Digital Government, individual states were also chosen as winners in various categories. The best practice evaluation considers policies and progress made by state government in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. Additional Placement:

#1 - Enterprise ICT
#5 - Adaptive Leadership
#4 - Finance and Administration
#3 - Transportation

2011 Awards

Utah.Gov was recognized as a 2011 W3 Gold Award Winner. The W3 Awards, sponsored by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, honor creative excellence on the web.
The State of Utah and the Utah Clinical Health Information exchange were selected as a finalist for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers Recognition Awards in the Government to Business Category. NASCIO recognizes successful information technology initiatives that promote innovation, better government and engaged citizens.
Utah.Gov's Universal Framework was selected as a finalist for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers Recognition Awards in the Information Communications Technology Innovations Category. NASCIO recognizes successful information technology initiatives that promote innovation, better government and engaged citizens.
Utah.Gov's Single Sign-On Customer Authentication was selected as a finalist for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers Recognition Awards in the State Operations Improvement Category. NASCIO recognizes successful information technology initiatives that promote innovation, better government and engaged citizens.
Utah.Gov recognized as second place winner of Best of the Web sponsored by the Center for Digital Government. The award recognizes state websites that connect citizens to government through clear communication, design aesthetic, and easy navigation.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Online Voter Registration recognized with a Digital Government Achievement Award sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Citizen category. DGAA recognize outstanding agency websites.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Online Notary Service recognized as a Digital Government Achievement Award honorary mention sponsored by the Center for Digital Government in the Government-to-Business category. DGAA recognize outstanding agency websites.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Broadband Project were recognized as a 2011 Best Fit Integrator Winner. Sponsored by the Center for Digital Government, the Best Fit Integrator Awards recognize partners who work closely with government to tailor solutions to suit the unique needs of government.
Utah.Gov and the Utah Broadband Project were recognized with a GovMark Council Award for Outstanding State and Local Government marketing campaign. The GovMark Council focuses on Government Information and Technology.
Utah.Gov was recognized with a 2011 Best in Class Interactive Media Award. The Best in Class award is the highest honor bestowed by the Interactive Media Awards which represents the best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.
Utah.Gov was recognized as a 2011 Communicator Award of Distinction winner as a best government website. The 17th Annual Communicator Awards honor creative excellence in communications.
Utah.Gov received a first place International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) Merit Award. Utah's Trademark Web System is recognized as an efficient solution benefiting citizens and the government agency.
Utah.gov was recognized with the 2011 Best of State Award as the Best Web-based Community Resource.
Stoel Rives LLP and the Utah Technology Council selected Utah.Gov and On the Spot Renewal System as an Honorable Mention recipient of the 2011 Utah Innovations Award. The award recognizes high-level innovation through the state.
Stoel Rives LLP and the Utah Technology Council selected Utah.Gov and the Utah Department of Public Safety's Media Portal as an Honorable Mention recipient of the 2011 Utah Innovations Award. The award recognizes high-level innovation through the state.
Utah.Gov recognized as a 2011 Public Technology Institute Web 2.0 State & Local Government Award winner. The award recognizes county and state governments that are U.S. Leaders in the innovative application of Web 2.0 technologies. Including civic and social media tools to achieve impressive results in citizen engagement, government accountability and operational efficiencies.

2010 Awards

Utah.Gov was recognized with a 2010 NASCIO Recognition Award for it's successful creation and implementation of Utah's Cloud Infrastructure.
The International Academy of the Visual Arts recognized Utah.gov and the Utah Department of Public Safety's Driver License Scheduler with a 2010 Silver Award. The Davey Awards acknowledge outstanding creative work from the best small firms worldwide.
Utah received the 2010 International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) Merit Award for UCC Amendments
Utah.gov was honored with the American Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Customer Service Excellence Award for the Public Information Officer Media Portal.
Utah.gov was honored with the 2010 Best Fit Integrator Award for the Connect.Utah.gov portal, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah.gov was honored with the 2010 Best Fit Integrator Award for the Driver License Division's Online Scheduler, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah.gov was honored with a 2010 Digital Government Achievement Award for the Driver License Division's Online Scheduler, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah.gov was honored with a 2010 Digital Government Achievement Award for the Professional Licensing Continuing Education Management, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah.Gov won the 2010 Government Customer Support Excellence Award for Technical Excellence.
Utah.gov received the 2010 Government Standard of Excellence Award for outstanding achievement in website development by the Web Marketing Association.
Utah.gov was recognized with the 2010 Best of State Award as the Best Web-based Community Resource.
Utah.gov is an Official Honoree in the annual Webby Award for recognized sites that demonstrated a standard of excellence.
Utah.gov received a 2010 Juggle Award and was honored as a "Top Government Website" by Juggle.com.
Utah.gov was the recipient for the 2010 Communicator Awards, winning the Silver Award of Distinction in the government category.
The Academy of Visual Arts recognized Utah.gov and the Utah Department of Public Safety's Mobile Media Portal as winner of a 2010 W3 Silver Award. The W3 Awards honor creative excellence on the web, and the creative and marketing professionals behind the award winning sites.
The 2010 Digital States Survey, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government recognized Utah.Gov with an "A" grade as part of their biannual research survey.

In addition to the national Digital States Survey conducted biannually by the Center for Digital Government, individual states were also chosen as winners in various categories. The best practice evaluation considers policies and progress made by state government in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. Additional Placement:

Health and Human Services: 1st Place
Commerce, Labor, and Tax: 1st Place
Finance and Administration: 1st Place
Energy and Transportation: 2nd Place
Public Safety: 2nd Place

2009 Awards

Utah ranked as the best state government Web site in the 2009 Best of the Web Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah won a Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Citizen category for its Public Meeting Notice Web site, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah won a Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Business category for its Department of Public Safety Media Portal, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
The Utah Department of Public Safety's Media Portal was a selected winner at the Gov 2.0 Expo Showcase for its innovative project in the Government as a Protector category, co-produced by TechWeb and O’Reilly Conferences.
Utah.gov received the 2009 Government Standard of Excellence Award for outstanding achievement in website development by the Web Marketing Association.
Utah.gov received the 2009 DesignFirms Web Award for an outstanding achievement in Internet creativity and being one of the best sites on the Internet, sponsored by DesignFirms.
Utah's On the Spot service and Utah Highway Patrol Safety Inspection system was a selected winner at the 2009 National Association of State Chief Information Officers Recognition Awards in the Government-to-Business category.
Utah’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Across Government Boundaries was a selected winner at the 2009 National Association of State Chief Officers Recognition Awards in the Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery category.
Utah’s Transparency Web site won the 2009 Long Train Corporate Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah's Public Meeting Notice won the 2009 Long Train Corporate Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah.gov was ranked by Government Computer News as one of the Top 10 Great Government Websites for 2009.
Utah’s Transparency Web site was selected as the winner of the 22nd Annual Government Computer News Agency IT Award for an Outstanding Information Technology Achievement in Government.
Utah.gov was recognized with the 2009 Best of State Award as the Best Web-based Community Resource.
The Utah Highway Patrol Safety Inspection system won the 2009 Customer Service Excellence Award, sponsored by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
Utah.gov received a silver medal in the 2009 W3 Awards, sponsored by the International Academy of the Visual Arts.
Utah received the 2009 Silver Davey Award for intelligent out-of-the-box thinking and outstanding creative web development, sponsored by the International Academy of the Visual Arts.
Utah ranked 3rd place in the U.S. State E-Governance Survey conducted by Rutgers University.
Utah's Public Meeting Notice was chosen as a regional finalist in the 2009 Innovations Awards, sponsored by The Council of State Governments.
Utah's Public Meeting Notice service was a finalist in the 2009 Intergovernmental Solutions Award sponsored by the American Council for Technology.
Utah's Public Meeting Notice service was a finalist in the 2009 Outstanding Program Award sponsored by the National Association of State Chief Administrators.

2008 Awards

Utah ranked first in the 2008 Digital States Survey by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah.gov received the 2008 Government Standard of Excellence award for outstanding achievement in website development by the Web Marketing Association.
Utah.gov was recognized with the 2008 Best of State Award as the Best Community Resource.
Utah received the 2008 International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) Merit Award for the Annual Business Renewal and Business Registration Information Change online applications.
Utah's Educator's License Renewal System won a 2008 Digital Education Achievement Award from the Center for Digital Government.
Utah's State Construction Registry was awarded the 2008 Best Overall Marketing Program as well as the Best State and Local Marketing Program by the GovMark Council.

2007 Awards

Utah ranked as the best state government Web site in the 2007 Best of the Web Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah's State Construction Registry won a 2007 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Citizen category, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah.Gov received a gold medal in Best of State for the 2007 Best Web-based Community Resource.
Utah won a 2007 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Business category for its Validate program, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah's unique "On the Spot Renewal" program won the 2007 Best Overall Marketing Program as well as Best State and Local Marketing Program awarded by the GovMark Council.
Utah won the 2007 Agency International Award for Customer Service Excellence from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for their "On the Spot Renewal" program.
Utah State Parks' Web site was awarded as 2007 DesignFirms Best of the Internet.
Utah's State Construction Registry was a finalist in the 2007 Council of State Governments Innovations Award.
Utah's "On the Spot Renewal" program won the 2007 Long Train Corporate Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.

2006 Awards

Utah ranked as the third best state government Web site in the 2006 "Best of the Web" Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah's one-of-a-kind "On The Spot Renewal" program ranked 1st in the "Government-to-Citizen" Digital Government Achievement Category of the 2006 "Best of the Web" competition, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.>
Utah ranked as the fifth best state government Web site in the nation in Brown University's 2006 survey of state and federal Web sites.
The State of Utah was ranked #4 nationwide in the 2006 Digital States Survey for its use of digital technologies to better serve citizens and streamline operations.
Utah.Gov won 1st place in the "Technical Excellence" category of the 2006 Government Customer Support Excellence Awards.

2005 Awards

Utah ranked as the best state government Web site in the nation in Brown University's 2005 survey of state and federal Web sites.
Utah's 24/7 Live Help service won 1st place in the "Customer Focus" category of the 2005 Government Customer Support Excellence Awards.

2004 Awards

Utah ranked as the third best state government Web site in the nation in Brown University's 2004 survey of state and federal Web sites.
Utah's unique Business.Utah.Gov site ranked 2nd in the "Government-to-Business" Digital Government Achievement Category of the 2004 "Best of the Web" competition, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah's Web presence ranked #8 nationwide in the 2004 Digital States Survey.
Utah's online OneStop Business Registration service won 2nd place at the 2004 National Association of State Chief Information Officers Recognition Awards in the "Government-to-Business" category.

2003 Awards

Utah ranked as the best state government Web site in the 2003 "Best of the Web" Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah was Spotlighted as "Best of Breed, State Portal Category" in the Center for Digital Government's 2003 "Best of Breed" report.
Utah.Gov was Spotlighted as an "Essential Public/Private Partnership" in the Center for Digital Government's 2003 "Essential Partnerships" report.

2002 Awards

Utah ranked in the Top 10 Overall in Brown University's 2002 survey of state and federal Web sites.
Utah ranked #9 in the Online Services Category in Brown University's 2002 survey of state and federal Web sites.

2001 Awards

Utah ranked in the Top 20 overall in Brown University's 2001 survey of state and federal Web sites.
Utah received an Information Technology Grade of "A" from Governing Magazine's "Grading the States 2001" report.
Utah was a finalist in the 2001 "Best of the Web" Contest, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.
Utah received the following ranks in 2001 Digital State Survey, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology Magazine:

#7 Overall
#1 in the Education category
#7 in the GIS/Transportation category
#8 in the Commerce/Business Registration category
#9 in the Law Enforcement/Courts category

1996 Awards

Utah ranked as the second state government Web site in the 1996 "Best of the Web" Award, sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.

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