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We are thrilled to announce Virginia has been recognized in multiple categories in this year’s StateScoop 50 Awards. These awards honor the most influential people in the state government IT community and the most innovative projects that advance government operations and citizen services.

Congratulations to the winning project and IT leaders! 

Golden Gov, State Executive of the Year: This award recognizes visionary state leaders at the forefront of government IT transformation. 

Winners:  

• Bob Osmond, Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth 

• Ken Pfeil, Chief Data Officer 

State Leadership of the Year: This award honors the disruptors accelerating innovation, strengthening cybersecurity and transforming legacy operations to better serve residents.  

Winner:  

• Marcus Thornton, Deputy Chief Data Officer of the Commonwealth 

State IT Innovation of the Year: This award celebrates the groundbreaking initiatives setting new standards for collaboration, creativity and impact in state technology. 

Winner:  

• Commonwealth Data Trust, managed by the Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) 

This year’s awards recognize leaders and projects from 21 states. Learn more about the winners.