The annual AFFIRM Leadership Awards are presented for outstanding executive leadership in government-wide Information Resources Management.

A series of awards will be presented to an individual or group of individuals (group award) who have made significant leadership contributions to activities which have significance beyond their agency or organization and provide efficiencies, effectiveness, in an outstanding manner.

If you wish to nominate an outstanding individual or group of individuals, please click here. Nominations will be open through April 30, 2012 .

The awards will be presented at a luncheon on June 14, 2012 at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, DC.

The following awards will be presented:

Executive Leadership in Information Resources Management
Presented for outstanding executive leadership in government–wide Information Resources Management. The AFFIRM Executive Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1979 and is the highest and most prestigious AFFIRM award. Unquestionable and evident leadership at the Government-wide level. Accomplishments must be well known by the community.

Executive Leadership Award for Industry
Presented for superior leadership in business and technology while successfully coordinating challenges for the improvement and implementation of government-wide information technology resources. Unquestionable and evident leadership at the Industry-wide level. Accomplishments must be well known by the community.

Leadership Award in Acquisition and Procurement
Presented for excellence in government information services for acquisition and procurement improvement and effectiveness.

Leadership Award for Service to the Citizen
Presented for excellence in management information technology for improved services to the citizen.

Leadership Award for Service to the Country
Presented for excellence in government information services improvement or effectiveness on a national level by leveraging information for mission accomplishment.

Leadership Award for Innovative Applications
Presented for superior leadership in innovative government business applications or systems.

Leadership in Service to the Government IT Community
Presented as a special recognition award for extraordinary service and improvement supporting Information Technology for human resources.

Leadership in Service Excellence
Presented for excellence and superior leadership in customer service to a specific community of customers which exemplifies service.

Leadership In Health Information Technology
Presented for excellence and leadership in providing health services to the to the citizens.

Leadership in Technology Innovation
Presented for excellence in innovative technology services.

Leadership In Cyber Security
Presented for excellence in protecting government mission critical data and systems.

Leadership In Human Capital
Presented for excellence in information services supporting effective utilization of Government resources.

Special Recognition Awards
Presented for excellence in various information technology areas where recognition is merited.

If you wish to nominate an outstanding individual or group of individuals, please click here. Nominations will be open through April 30, 2012.