Australian Government ICT Awards Program

‘Inspiring agencies to excel and achieve’

The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) administers a suite of Awards to recognise and promote excellence, innovation and professionalism in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The Government ICT Awards Program was introduced in 2006 by the Australian Government to recognise the most outstanding initiatives in eGovernment and to promote excellence in the use of ICT across all spheres of government across Australia (Federal, State  & Territory, and Local). Since their establishment the Awards program has been expanded to recognise outstanding professionalism by teams or individuals working in ICT in the Australian Government arena and to recognise outstanding practice in the use and impact of Government 2.0 tools.

If you need any information about the Awards program please contact the eGovernment Awards team on 02 6215 3060 or email the eGovernment Awards Coordinator.

Nominations open	Monday 4 February
Nominations close	Wednesday 13 March
Finalists announced	Wednesday 1 May
Announcement of Award Winners	Wednesday 29 May

Finalists for the 2013 Excellence in eGovernment Award and ICT Professional of the Year Award announced.

Our thanks go to all those who nominated this year. We received 46 nominations in total – 36 for the Excellence in eGovernment Award and a record of 10 nominations for the ICT Professional of the Year Award.

Excellence in eGovernment Awards
Category	Nominated project	Agency
Applications Development	eBusiness Platform	Sunshine Coast Council, QLD
Applications Development	Client Data Hub Redevelopment Project	Department of Immigration and Citizenship, ACT
Applications Development	Insight 360	Towong Shire Council, VIC
Geospatial	South Australian Resources Information Geoserver 2020	Resources and Energy Group Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade Resources and Energy, SA
Geospatial	BAL Plan	Alpine Shire Council, VIC
Geospatial	Public Transport Affordability and Accessibility Study	Brimbank City Council, VIC
Gov 2.0	Digital Strategy 2012-16 “Connect Adelaide”	Adelaide City Council, SA
Gov 2.0	Website and Transparency initiative	AusAID, ACT
Gov 2.0	Census Spotlight – Shedding some light on the Census	Australian Bureau of Statistics, ACT
Project and Program Management	Information, Technology and Accommodation Project	The Retirement Benefits Fund, TAS
Project and Program Management	Enterprise Business Management System	People Systems & Innovation Branch, Department of Defence, ACT
Project and Program Management	Unified Communications Implementation	Adelaide City Council, SA
Service Delivery	Express Plus – Mobile applications for customers	Department of Human Services, ACT
Service Delivery	ABS Stats application for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch	Australian Bureau of Statistics, ACT
Service Delivery	Smartraveller iPhone app	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, ACT
ICT Professional Of The Year
Nominated individual/team		Agency
Wollondilly Shire Council Information Technology Team		Wollondilly Shire Council, NSW
IT Program of Works Team		City of Tea Tree Gully & City of Prospect, SA
John Holland		Kiama Municipal Council, NSW

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There are two streams in the Awards program: the Excellence in eGovernment Awards which recognise specific project initiatives, and a suite of Awards which recognise individual and/or team based practices. Nominations are accepted from all spheres of government across Australia, Federal, State & Territory and Local Government. The Government 2.0 Awards accept nominations from members of the community.

Project based Awards

Excellence in eGovernment

Recognises the most outstanding initiatives in eGovernment across five ICT disciplines: Applications Development, Geospatial, Government 2.0, Project & Program Management, and Service Delivery.

Award Categories in 2013 were:

• Applications Development The Applications Development Category recognises projects that have shown excellence in applications development. This is based on how well a project addresses complexity; how it meets customer/business needs; enhances value and responsiveness for the user and its cost effectiveness, benefit and efficiency. This could include custom-built development using open or proprietary technologies, development within a specific software platform environment and/or configuration of software platform components.
• Geospatial The Geospatial Category recognises projects that have shown excellence in geospatial initiatives and solutions. This is based on the how well a project addresses complexity, innovative application/development of technologies/techniques, future value to the geospatial community and customer satisfaction.
• Government 2.0 The Government 2.0 Category recognises excellence in the use and effectiveness of Government 2.0 tools to improve agency and program performance. This is based on how well an initiative demonstrates the principles and effectiveness of Government 2.0 including better engagement with citizens, open and transparent government operations, and/or release of public sector information.
• Project & Program Management The Project & Program Management Category recognises the extent to which a project demonstrates excellence in the management of ICT enabled projects. This is based on a clear illustration of project management skills in the areas of project definition, project planning, project scheduling, project resourcing, project scoping, business requirements, and customer satisfaction.
• Service Delivery The Service Delivery Category recognises the extent to which a project demonstrates excellence in online service, collaboration and community engagement activities. This is based on how well an online service demonstrates usability and accessibility, whole-of-government application, value for money and customer satisfaction.

Take a look at our previous Excellence in eGovernmentWinners and Finalists for these awards.

Individual and/or team based Awards

Government 2.0 Innovator

Introduced in 2011 this Award recognises outstanding practice by an individual in the use and impact of Government 2.0 tools. Members of the community may also nominate an individual working in a government agency who they believe is using Gov 2.0 tools, in a valuable and productive way.

• Previous Gov 2.0 Innovator Winners and Finalists
• This Award started in 2011

ICT Professional of the Year

Introduced in 2010 this Award recognises outstanding achievement by a team or an individual in any ICT discipline.

• Previous ICT Professional of the Year Winners and Finalists

ICT Young Professional of the Year

Introduced in 2010 this Award recognises the outstanding achievement of young ICT professionals who are 35 years of age or under who have made an outstanding contribution to ICT. The Australian Computer Society (ACS), together with AGIMO, are pleased to work in partnership to administer this Award. Further information on the ACS award page.

• Previous Young ICT Professional of the Year Winners & Finalists
• Australian Government Chief Information Officer announced the winner of the 2011 ICT Young Professional of the Year Award
• This Award started in 2010
• Nominations for the 2013 ICT Young Professional of the Year Award are expected to open mid 2013.

Women in ICT Awards

The APS and WITEM™ Women in ICT Awards were developed by AGIMO and Dell Australia to enhance the management of the Australian Public Service (APS) ICT skills base. The Women in ICT Awards recognise excellence across a number of categories centred on the attraction, retention and progression of female ICT talent within the Australian Public Service (APS).

Categories include Female ICT Professional of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Agency Leading the Advance of Women in ICT, WITEM Leading Female ICT Professional, WITEM, Leading Mentor, WITEM Leading the Advancement of Women in ICT & Outstanding Contribution to WITEM. The combined Awards ran for the first time in 2010.

The Women in ICT Awards are not expected to take place until 2013-2014.

• Current and previous Women in ICT Awards Winners and Finalists

Contact for information on this page: eGovernment Awards Coordinator