2012 Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards Program Opens


 
Applications may be submitted in two categories, Single Process and Enterprise Systems:
 
•      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.
 
Applications must be submitted by May 7, 2012.  Winners in each category will be recognized during GIS-Pro 2012: URISA's 50th Annual Conference, September 30-October 4, 2012 in Portland, Oregon.
 
For more information or to review past submissions from winning systems, visit http://www.urisa.org/esig or call (847) 824-6300.

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