Center for Digital Government

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Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Nominations must be submitted online. Overall Experience Awards The Overall Experience Awards recognize a jurisdiction’s comprehensive approach to digital experience across all of their services and channels. Eligibility: U.S. state, county and city governments Limit: One nomination per jurisdiction How to Apply: Download the Overall Experience Word Template to compose responses, then copy to the online form.

States that complete the survey receive a formal grade and are considered for national recognition. Top performing states are honored at awards ceremonies across the country, including at the National Association of State CIOs Annual Conference. Leading states are profiled in Government Technology magazine, providing visibility for state IT leadership and executive administration. Participation also delivers strategic value beyond recognition.

The Center for Digital Government’s (CDG) Surveys and Awards programs provide a trusted, third-party evaluation of public-sector IT operations, helping agencies validate progress, benchmark accomplishments against peer jurisdictions, and recognize leaders driving continuous improvement.

Helen’s career has included both private and public sector experience, including private university, a major public university system, F500 financial firms, a startup, an internationally recognized think tank . She has overseen major technology transformations, planned technology integration for two private sector mergers, directed the remediation of a Chinese intrusion, and coached senior executives on cybersecurity incident response.

Harry is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. He has served as city manager, Chief administrative officer, chief financial officer, program manager, and chief procurement officer, consistently driving organizational transformation through best practices and outcome-based strategies.

Lee is an ICMA Credential Manager and has over 35 years of service in municipal government management. During his local government career Lee served as City Manager in Gainesville, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Bay, and North Miami, Florida. Lee graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts.

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 (firm) Watch the informative opening webinar (link coming soon) for benefits of participation, tips on submission, and how technology is used strategically to make government better! Digital Counties Survey ONLINE www.govtech.com/cdg/digitalcounties25 Use the Survey INSTRUCTIONS, www.govtech.com/cdg/digitalcounties25_Instructions which contain the Word doc template link and Definitions document links. ALL U.S. counties are invited to participate.

Joe is a dynamic, results-driven leader with a proven track record in developing strategies and executing them. With extensive experience in the industrial, public policy, and non-profit sectors, Joe has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive positive outcomes and foster collaboration among stakeholders. Joe serves as the Mayor of Farmington, Michigan.