The official website for the state of Utah, Utah.Gov, has been awarded 105 awards since 2001, 17 this year alone, more than any other state website. As one of the most honored state websites, Utah.Gov continually sets an eGovernment standard of excellence. Recently, Utah.Gov was recognized with another Center for Digital Government award, placing third in the Best of the Web competition. In addition, the site received four Digital Government Achievement Awards, also sponsored by the Center for Digital Government.

"Utah.Gov is repeatedly recognized as the leading state e-government solution in the nation,” said Mark VanOrden, Utah Chief Information Officer. “Utah.Gov is known for its award winning design, functionality, and providing access to citizens and businesses through 1,000 state services. Utah.Gov continually responds to citizens needs while simultaneously improving government and agency efficiencies.”

Significant refinements were made to Utah.Gov to further streamline access to online services, simplify navigation, and enhance the user experience. With 1.3 million unique visitors per month, Utah.Gov has more visitors per capita than any other state website. Awards received by Utah.Gov in 2012 include the Best in Class Interactive Media Award from the Interactive Media Council, Best of State for best web-based community, Best State Website by Design Shack, and several more.

For a full list of Utah.Gov awards, please visit: http://utah.gov/awards.