True leaders understand the necessity of innovation to remain relevant. AFCEA Bethesda’s InnovateIT Awards program recognizes those in the federal civilian space who combine leadership with innovation to achieve tangible results. The 2022 InnovateIT Awards program will recognize leaders who exhibit qualities of successful leadership across the following areas:

Data Analytics: Leveraging data analytics to tap into the wealth of insights in data, solving government’s biggest challenges through predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visualization. Applying actionable information to reshape processes and make informed decisions.

Citizen Services or CX Innovation: Improving the citizen experience with digital government, using innovative technologies that optimizes workforce productivity to achieve mission goals and improve the customer experience at every touchpoint.

Cybersecurity: Applying advanced approaches and technology to prevent, deter, and respond to increasingly sophisticated attacks on government networks and critical services, strengthening the security and resilience of agency infrastructure.

Awards in each of the above categories will be given to a government leader or government team exemplifying excellence in a specific area. An Emerging Leader* Award will also be given to a government leader 40 years old or under and can be based on success in a single area or across multiple areas. Additionally, the program will recognize the Government Innovation Leader of the Year and the Industry Innovation Leader of the Year—two individuals who have exemplified outstanding management to drive forward innovative initiatives that advance the mission of their organizations or the state of federal IT. 

Please note: As defined by AFCEA International, an emerging leader is defined as a government employee who is either new to the field with up to 
five years of experience or is 40 years of age or younger.