GIS WebTech Opens Nominations for 7th Annual Technology Leadership Award

When GIS WebTech launched the leadership award seven years ago the technology landscape in economic development looked very different than it does today. Many economic development organizations were still using outdated, legacy technologies to present their community and property data, and some were not even presenting data at all.

Today, the economic development world looks very different. Most EDOs recognize how critical technology, especially GIS technology, has become for their success. Technical innovations have only accelerated since that time, and technology has only become more important as a key lever of EDO performance.

But one thing has remained constant: GIS WebTech continues to believe that economic developers who advance the profession by applying GIS technology in innovative ways should be recognized for their groundbreaking work. Until the creation of the GIS WebTech Award seven years ago there was no recognition for economic developers providing technology leadership.

Today we are issuing a call for nominations for the 2025 GIS WebTech Award for Leadership in GIS Technology for Economic Development. Nominations are open until close of business on September 15.

The award is open to everyone in economic development. For example, prior winners have included researchers, technology professionals, marketers, and generalists. Nominees can work for any type of organization that promotes economic development, whether government, non-profit, or for profit.

Best of all, there are no forms to fill out or web links to follow! To nominate an economic developer simply drop me an email at ron@giswebtech.com describing their work and how it solved a problem or advanced a project. If possible, please include a snip, image file or link to a video illustrating the work. Be sure to include your email and cell phone number so I can get back to you, as well as the contact information for the person you are nominating.

If you have done exciting work in GIS please do not be shy about nominating yourself!

We want to thank those who take the time to nominate someone, so everyone making a nomination will be automatically entered into a raffle for a $100 Amazon gift card!

If you have any questions on the process just reach out to me or any member of our team. We would be happy to discuss it.

We are excited to hear about all the cutting-edge technology work done by leading economic developers!