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 either on the basis of how services to the public are enhanced through improved access, or of a significant or 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 project teams that have demonstrated the successful application of the art, science and philosophy of project management. Projects will be evaluated on the basis of how well client needs were met, budget and schedule performance, demonstrated originality and uniqueness of applied project management techniques. Effective applications in the management of scope, time/schedule, cost/resources, quality, human resources, communications, risk and contracts are specific areas that will be evaluated. In addition, demonstrated complexity of the project and unusual conditions, issues and barriers requiring special management action and performance will be rated.

This award recognizes project teams that have used innovative or new techniques to foster project team development and have done so in a manner that demonstrates the successful application and related skills transfer of the techniques. Project teams will be evaluated on the basis of new skills and their potential contribution to recruitment, retention and organizational effectiveness.

This award recognizes Shawn's innovation and initiative in getting BC Hydro to sponsor the conference.

This award recognizes Byron's involvement with the conference since the first planning days. He contributed strategy, advice and support all the way through.