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FYI -- Please circulate to those who may wish to know about this
competition.
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lucy Bisognano
>
202/728-0418
>
> [log in to unmask]
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>
> "Imagine e-Government Awards" Will Honor Innovation in
> Information Technology
>
> WASHINGTON, December 1- The Council for Excellence in Government and
its
> Intergovernmental Technology Leadership Consortium have announced
the
> creation of the Imagine e-Government Awards, to be presented in the
Spring
> of 2001. The awards will recognize one adult and one high school
student
> who suggest the most innovative ways for government to use
information
> technology to serve and connect with the public.
>
> As all levels of government explore the challenges and opportunities
posed
> by new technology, their customers envision a new era where they can
go
> online not just for information but also to complete transactions,
receive
> services, interact with their elected representatives, and even
vote.
>
> President Clinton announced the competition in his first live
webcast on
> June 24th, 2000. The Council-with the financial support of sponsors
IBM,
> AMS, Imagitas, Arthur Andersen, Booz *Allen &Hamilton, and Digital
> Commerce Corporation-will award prizes to two individuals who
propose a
> novel use of technology to transform and improve the practices of
> government.
>
> "Given our commitment to innovation and information technology as
tools to
> improve government's performance," said Council President and CEO
Patricia
> McGinnis. "We take special satisfaction in administering these
awards. We
> look forward to a lively and fascinating competition."
>
> On line applications must be submitted and completed by January 15,
2001.
> Applications can be drafted on line at
> www.excelgov.org/cgi-bin/egovaward/index.asp prior to that date, and
all
> applicants will be able to access their applications for editing and
> augmentation until the submission date.
>
> In March 2001, finalists in each of the two categories will be
invited to
> present their proposals in Washington, DC to a panel of
distinguished
> judges from the technology, government, and education communities.
The
> two winners will be those individuals whose ideas best demonstrate
public
> value, originality and feasibility. The adult and high school
student
> winners will be presented with $50,000 and $5,000, respectively, and
> receive the help of the Council for Excellence in Government as they
> strive to see their visions become reality.
>
> The nonpartisan, nonprofit Council for Excellence in Government is
an
> organization of leaders in the private and nonprofit sectors who are
> committed to improving the performance of government at all levels,
as
> well as government's place in the lives and esteem of American
citizens.
> The Intergovernmental Technology Leadership Consortium serves as a
> high-level forum for discussion of important technology issues,
priorities
> and best practices. The Consortium is an advocate for
technology-enabled,
> cross-sector pilot programs, projects, and partnerships. For more
> information about the Imagine e-Government Awards, visit the Council
> website at http://www.excelgov.org
>
>
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