2020 ALGIM Special Awards
During the COVID crisis there has been incredible work carried out by unsung heroes throughout local government. The ALGIM Special Awards wish to reward local authorities for exercising leadership and innovation during COVID-19. |
Our 2020 Special Awards were presented at our online Special Awards Ceremony held on 2 October 2020 2pm. |
2020 ALGIM Special Award Winners
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Rapid digital response to COVID‐19: providing Aucklanders with the confidence to use public transport - Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport was able to continue operating the public transport network during the crisis, keep passengers and staff safe, and increase public confidence in the network using live occupancy data.
Delivering DORIS EDRMS and GIS platform leveraging Microsoft365 - Tasman District Council Tasman District Council were able to expedite the delivery of two large, complex digital transformation projects, delivering both projects on budget, including full staff training. |
#DigitalDemocracy - Far North District Council When it became apparent that law changes were to be enacted to enable #DigitalDemocracy, FNDC abandoned plans to establish the old‐style Emergency Committee structure and made the decision to fast‐track their #DigitalDemocracy programme. |
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New Initiatives Project |
Sponsored by: |
Information Leadership |
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Placing |
Council |
New Initiatives Project Name |
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Winner |
Auckland Council |
COVID Track & Trace Tech Solutions |
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Second |
Ashburton District Council |
Mid Canterbury Open for Business |
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Third |
Taranaki Regional Council |
Backyard Biodiversity ‐ Taiao Taiepa Ki Tua |
COVID Track & Trace Tech Solutions - Auckland Council COVID‐19 Track and Trace solutions are initiatives which were developed inhouse by Auckland Council in response to the emerging needs of the organisation during the COVID‐19 lockdown. |
Mid Canterbury Open for Business - Ashburton District Council Ashburton District Council delivered a solution to rebuild its local economy and shared its new initiative with other Councils to help kickstart their own regions. |
Backyard Biodiversity ‐ Taiao Taiepa Ki Tua - Taranaki Regional Council Filmed and released during the lockdown, and initially aimed at families confined to their homes under the Level 4 lockdown, this 11‐episode online video series encouragled households to discover what lives in their backyards and what can be done to enhance habitat for native wildlife. |
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Supportive Team -Customer Experience |
Sponsored by: Enghouse Interactive |
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Placing |
Council |
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Winner |
Waitomo District Council |
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Second |
Wellington City Council |
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Third |
Dunedin City Council |
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Supportive Team -Web and Digital |
Sponsored by: Squiz |
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Placing |
Council |
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Winner |
Environment Southland |
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Second |
Porirua City Council |
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Third |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
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People's Choice Award - Backyard Biodiversity ‐ Taiao Taiepa Ki Tua - Taranaki Regional Council |