This award recognizes an achievement of particular public benefit related to an innovative advancement in Information Technology Systems Design. Projects and accomplishments will be evaluated on the basis of how services to the public are enhanced through improved access, or a significant of environmental benefit. The benefit, as perceived by the public, would be measured by improved efficiency and/or effectiveness of the services provided by the government ministry/agency or Crown Corporation.

This award recognizes outstanding achievement in delivering existing or new government services electronically to internal or external clients. Outstanding service achievement will be evaluated on the successful use of electronic service delivery, including innovative web development. Service will be more economical, accessible and responsive

This award recognizes project teams that have demonstrated the successful application and related skill transfer to the use of new or innovative technology. Project teams will be evaluated on the basis of innovative planning and management practices, new collaboration techniques, development and transfer of new skills and their contribution to recruitment, retention and organization effectiveness.

This award will recognize collaboration and joint investment by two or more organizations, which may include various levels of government, Crown corporations and/or private sector partners. The projects will be evaluated on the basis of effective collaboration and the strategic outcomes achieved. The projects must demonstrate improved service to external and/or internal clients, enhanced productivity, reduced cost and creativity.

This year's Special Category Award will be presented to a British Columbia Municipality that has embarked on an innovative Information Technology project that recognizes an individual or project team. This project will have made a significant impact at the local government level to improve the delvery of services or improve internal operations. This may be the development of new municipal services or streamlining of existing systems. Consideration will be based on the overall benefit, strategic value, complexity, operational and technical excellence of the project or the individual's contribution.

The special award was a small token of appreciation from the sponsors and organizers for the fine work and commitment from Mr. Haynes in recognizing excellence in the public sector of British Columbia.