Utah Receives Top Honors in Government Information Technology
Utah’s state government is once again being recognized for outstanding efforts in information technology. Over the past two years, the state has advanced major technological initiatives to better serve Utah residents, including launching MyUtah (myutah.gov)—a centralized portal providing single sign-on access to state services—and establishing a pioneering state-endorsed digital identity (SEDI) framework. Additionally, the state expanded its whole-of-state cybersecurity initiative to protect over 140 local government entities, and modernized critical public safety and health systems.
The Center for Digital Government awarded Utah a fourth consecutive “A” grade in its Digital States Survey. Conducted every two years, the survey evaluates states’ use of technology to improve service delivery, increase capacity, streamline operations, and reach policy goals. Utah is one of eleven states that achieved an “A” grade in 2026, reflecting its innovative technology solutions across operations, governance, and administration. See the full report here.
Utah also received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Center for Digital Government for exemplary work in Artificial Intelligence, in recognition of the responsible exploration, implementation, and governance of artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, and advance data-informed constituent services. This includes the deployment of enterprise AI tools to state employees, and launching an internal “AI Factory” to streamline exploration and provide guardrails for AI adoption.
Additionally, Utah received several recognitions in the 2026 National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) State IT Recognition Awards program which honors technology innovation and excellence in state government. These projects showcase the state’s use of technology to address critical business problems, better connect citizens to their government, improve processes, and create new opportunities that improve the lives of residents.
- Modernizing International Document Authentication for the Digital Age – award recipient in the Digital Experience: Agency/Program Solutions category. (Award acceptance video by the Office of Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson)
- Customer Experience: A Feedback Engine Capturing the Pulse of the State Government – award recipient in the Data Management, Analytics & Visualization category. (Award acceptance video by Governor Spencer Cox)
- MyUtah – Where You and Utah Connect – award finalist in the Digital Experience: Enterprise Solutions category.
- Utah’s State-Endorsed Digital Identity: Preserving Rights in a Digital Age – award finalist in the State CIO Office Special Recognition category.
- State Technology Innovator Award – State of Utah Chief Privacy Officer Christopher Bramwell was recognized as one of three deserving public servants that have made contributions to advance state technology policy through the promotion of best practices, adoption of new technologies, and advancements in service delivery.
NASCIO also announced that State of Utah Chief Information Officer Alan Fuller was named President of NASCIO for the upcoming year. As President, Alan will help lead the way for other state CIOs.
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About the Center for Digital Government
The Center for Digital Government is a government research and advisory institute dedicated to information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. The Center is a division of e.Republic, the nation’s only media and research company focused exclusively on state and local government and education.
About NASCIO
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers supports CIOs and the broader state technology community. NASCIO’s mission is to advance government excellence through trusted collaboration, partnerships and technology leadership.
About DTS
The Division of Technology Services (DTS) is the technology provider for the State of Utah executive branch agencies. DTS is a division within the Utah Department of Government Operations.
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