GeoGov Summit 2025 Award Categories
Special Achievement Award
Recognizes an individual who has advanced a transformative, results-driven application of geospatial information, tools, workflows, or strategies that improve how government works—enhancing service delivery, transparency, or community outcomes.
Leadership in Public Policy
Recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in influencing, developing, or implementing public policy that significantly advances the use and impact of geospatial data and technology, fostering a supportive environment for innovation, collaboration, and the effective application of location intelligence to improve public services.
High impact community solutions
Recognizes exceptional efforts that apply geospatial insights and knowledge to address real-world challenges—helping communities operate more efficiently, plan more effectively, and deliver better outcomes.
Innovative Public – Private Partnerships
Showcases innovative collaborations that bridge public and private sectors, and share risk and reward to create impactful, scalable geospatial solutions and drive service transformation in the public interest.
Innovation in Education, Workforce Development, Capacity Building
Acknowledges exceptional efforts to grow geospatial talent and capacity—through innovative educational programs, workforce training, certification programs, or targeted upskilling initiatives.
Achievements in Geospatial Research
Recognizes pioneering research that advances the frontiers of geospatial science, technology, or applied analytics—especially work that addresses real-world challenges in the public sector.