Since 2010, Granicus has honored government entities and employees who have embraced modern technologies that drive awareness of community programs, improve citizen experiences, transform outdated processes and inspire civic action.
A record number of applications were submitted by local, state and federal government entities across North America for the 2023 awards across seven award categories: Changemaker, Community Engagement, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Trust & Transparency, and Website of the Year.
The winner of Website of the Year will be based on the people’s choice, with public voting open Monday, Aug. 28 through Friday, Sept. 8 at granicus.com/awards. All other winners will be selected by an internal advisory board based on criteria including government efficiency and effectiveness, customer experience, innovation and overall impact.
The finalists for each category can be viewed at granicus.com/awards and winners will be announced in October.
Finalists by Award Categories
Changemaker | For an individual, team, or project leading the charge for innovation
- Burlington, Ont. – Food for Feedback, an Inclusive Engagement Approach
- Georgia Ports Authority – Angela Barnes, Georgia Ports Authority
- Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity – Chetrice Mosley-Romero
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – #TeamDigi (Scanning and Digital Intake Teams), Office of Innovation
- Union County, N.C. – Erin Steele
- Veterans Health Administration – Community Care Referral and Authorization (CCRA) Team
Community Engagement | For an organization’s creative use of digital tools to inform and engage
City/County (Local)
- Alameda County, Calif. – Community Engagement for Climate Plan for Government Services and Operations
- Citrus County, Fla. – Growth Management Department
- Edmonton, Alta. – Budget Engagement Team, Budget 2023-26 Engagement
- Marion County, Fla. – No Horsin’ Around Litter Campaign
- North Port, Fla.
- San Juan County, Wash. – How should San Juan County prioritize Public Works projects?
Regional/State/Federal
- Alberta Health Services – Community Engagement
- Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) – K-96 Improvements Project (in partnership with the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County)
- National Park Service – Rocky Mountain National Park Volunteer Program
- New York State Higher Education Services Corporation – HESC Communication Team
- Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) – eNEO2050: An Equitable Future for Northeast Ohio (NOACA’s Long-Range Plan)
- U.S. Secret Service – Wade Buckland & Josh Ryan
Customer Experience | For organizations improving the end-to-end experience for constituents
- Administration for Children and Families – Web-Based Sponsor Application for Family Unification
- Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice – Product and Disability Rights Teams (Randy Abramson, Veronica Williamson, Cynthia Nelson, Kristin Stitcher), ADA.gov Site
- Duarte, Calif.
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Municipality of Leamington, Ont. – Communications and Public Relations Department
- New York State Department of Labor
Digital Transformation | For organizations delivering impressive outcomes through the strategic use of digital tools and tactics
- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Executive Office – Assessment Appeals Board
- Ontario Energy Board
- Gobierno de Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS) and Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP)
- Olathe, KS
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Office of External Affairs, Web and Digital Services Staff
- Washington State Department of Health
Operational Excellence | For organizational efforts to increase efficiency, save costs, retain employees, and support a modern workforce
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
- Department of the Interior – Business Integration Office
- Monterey County, CA – Housing and Community Development
- Oakville, ON – Municipal Enforcement Services Online Permitting
- Sarasota County, FL
- Washoe County Health District
Trust & Transparency | For organizations using digital solutions to improve access, transparency, and trust in their communities
- Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District – Secretary’s Office
- Kirkland, WA – This Week in Kirkland weekly email newsletter
- Mexico City Digital Agency for Public Innovation
- Minnesota Department of Education
- Pandemic Response Accountability Committee
- Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department – Communications Team
Website of the Year | For organizations that enhanced their website to meet the needs of modern residents
- Fairfield, CA
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Gainesville, FL
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office – Office of Digital Experience (ODX)
- Los Angeles County Executive Office of the Board
- Olathe, KS
- Sunnyvale, CA
- USPS Office of Inspector General
- Washington State Department of Health
