StateScoop 50 Awards StateScoop 50 Awards

Nominations are now closed. Voting for the StateScoop 50 Awards opens on March 30th.

Voting will open Monday, March 30, 2026 for StateScoop 50 nominees from across the state government and technology industry. These nominees have been submitted and selected based on their achievements and contributions to the state IT community.

Each year, the StateScoop 50 Awards honor the best and the brightest who make state government more efficient and effective. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of our peers and acknowledge their tireless efforts to make a positive impact in the government IT community and in public service.

2026 Timeline

Nominations Close: March 13, 2026
Voting Opens: March 30, 2026
Voting Closes: April 10, 2026
Winners Announced: April 20, 2026

2026 Categories

GOLDEN GOV: STATE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

The visionary state executive leading the charge of technology transformation across their government.

STATE LEADERSHIP

The public sector disruptor helping government implement new technologies, secure systems, revolutionize operations and/or make big change.

STATE IT INNOVATION OF THE YEAR

The cutting-edge state IT project that embraces innovation, encourages collaboration and delivers massive results to state agencies and residents.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

The private sector thought leader working hand-in-hand with government IT leaders to drive change in government IT with unique solutions.

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