e.Republic's Center for Digital Governmnet Ranks Top State and Local Government Web Portals and Applications

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2007 - After months of careful consideration and analysis, a panel of national judges has determined the winners of the 2007 Best of Web and Digital Government Achievement Awards. Winners will be acknowledged at the 11th Anniversary Awards Gala in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 21, 2007.

Cathilea Robinett, Executive Director of the Center, offered these enthusiastic words of praise "2007 was an amazing year for our Best of Web and Digital Government Achievement Awards. The competition was fierce and there were many applications and portals that were top notch. It's clear that America's state and local governments are unrelenting in their pursuit of excellence for the citizens they serve. "

2007 BEST OF THE WEB AWARDS

State Portal Category:
1st Place Utah
2nd Place Maine
3rd Place Virginia
4th Place Delaware
5th Place Kentucky
Finalists:
Alabama
Arkansas
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Nebraska
Tennessee
Texas

City Portal Category:
1st Place Tampa, Florida
2nd Place Fort Collins, Colorado
3rd Place Las Vegas, Nevada

The Center for Digital Government (http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/) is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local governments.

e.Republic is the nation's leading publishing, research, event, and new media company focused on information technology for the state/local government and education markets. (www.erepublic.com)