Trailblazer Award

The Trailblazer Award recognizes senior-level individual leadership and excellence in information technology from state agencies and institutions of higher education. This prestigious award recognizes one (1) individual from the Public Sector and one (1) from Higher Education who have impacted their organizations through strong leadership and dedication. Special consideration is given to those who have played a strong role in mentoring and sharing their information technology experience/knowledge with others, promoting intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration, and supporting the goals of the TASSCC organization. All levels of senior leadership are eligible for this award, and is not limited to CIO or IT Director. (Note: TASSCC and TAB Board Members are ineligible.)

 

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Essays Regarding the Nominee

 

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Please provide how the nominee exercises appropriate leadership styles and behavior, employs critical thinking skills, and advocates for the organization and its values. Description should be no more than 300 words. If uploaded above, please type "uploaded."

 
 

Describe how the nominee fosters a culture of technology innovation and effective technology solutions that meet the needs and demands of the organization. Description should be no more than 600 words. If uploaded above, please type "uploaded."

 
 

Describe how the nominee establishes and communicates technology projects and practices that align with the organizational goals and strategies. If uploaded above, please type "uploaded."

 
 

Describe how the nominee promotes organizational development and continous improvement, through the use of technology to enact change in complex organizations. Description should be no more than 600 words. If uploaded above, please type "uploaded."

 
 

Describe either one organizational initiative or an ongoing demonstration of leadership in which the nominee exemplified notable leadership. Make sure that you provide specific examples of how the nominee demonstrated leadership skills, implemented innovative technology solutions, managed changed and aligned the strategies with the organizational vision. Description should be no more than 500 words. If uploaded above, please type "uploaded."

 
 

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