January 21, 2009 -- (Park Ridge, IL) -- The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) has recently posted the application materials for its prestigious Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards. The awards recognize exceptional achievements in the application of geospatial information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. Applications may be submitted in two categories, Single Process and Enterprise Systems.

SINGLE PROCESS SYSTEMS - Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of applying information system technology to automate a specific SINGLE process or operation involving one department or sub-unit of an agency. The system application results in extended and/or improved government services that are more efficient and/or save money.

ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS - Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of using information systems technology in a multi-department environment as part of an integrated process. These systems exemplify effective use of technology yielding widespread improvements in the process(es) and/or service(s) involved and/or cost savings to the organization.

Applications must be submitted by May 11, 2009. Winners in each category will be recognized at URISA's 47th Annual Conference, September 29-October 2, 2009 in Anaheim, California.

For more information or to review this year's winning submissions, visit http://www.urisa.org/2009esigapplication or call (847) 824-6300.



Contact:

Wendy Nelson
Executive Director - URISA
Email Contact www.urisa.org 847-824-6300


Mark Your Calendar:

GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference - February 8-11, 2009 - Charleston SC
URISA's GIS in Public Health Conference - June 5-8, 2009 - Providence RI
URISA/NENA Addressing Conference - August 4-6, 2009 - Providence RI
URISA's 47th Annual Conference - September 29-October 2, 2009 - Anaheim CA
GIS in Transit Conference - November 10-12, 2009 - St Petersburg FL