Cummiskey to Receive Award from Nation’s Governors

State CIO Recognized for Innovation, Government Transformation  

Based on the nomination of Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, the National Governor’s Association recently announced that State Chief Information Officer and GITA Director Chris Cummiskey will receive a 2008 Distinguished Service to State Government Award. The award is based on his efforts to implement Governor Napolitano’s agenda for innovation and technology in the State.

"Chris has been a powerful agent for positive change in Arizona during his 17 years in public service," Governor Janet Napolitano said. "I have called upon Chris time and again to inspire government innovation and manage transformation initiatives. His strong leadership skills have led to the creation of Arizona 2-1-1, Arizona Health-e Connection, the Project Management Certification Program, and the Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office, just to name a few."

During his more than five years as State CIO, Cummiskey has distinguished himself through his ability to form powerful coalitions of business, education, non-profit, government and community stakeholders to transform government service delivery and implement innovative technology strategies.