Submissions for eGovernment Excellence Award 2025 starts May 21st until June 28th

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced the 13th edition of the eGovernment Excellence Award 2025. Running from 21st May to 28th June 2025, public and private organisations, NGOs, and individuals are invited to submit their ICT initiatives via the award's website www.egovaward.bh.
The 2025 categories are divided into Public and Private Sector Awards, including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation, Best Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Project for Digital Transformation, Best Applications for Smart Devices, and the Citizen Award category, which includes the Best Digital Idea or Initiative.
The Information & eGovernment Authority emphasised that the Best Digital Initiative Award encourages individuals to submit proposals for launching or enhancing eServices that contribute to national digital development.
Public and private sector organisations with an innovative digital environment that supports digital transformation, including advanced infrastructure, digital skills training programmes, and flexible, innovation-driven policies, are invited to compete for the Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation Award, highlighting exemplary practices for others to follow.
The Best Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence Award recognises how organisations leverage AI to enhance services and operations. The award provides a platform for showcasing AI innovations and learning about national efforts in the Kingdom. Organisations can also compete in other categories including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, and Best Integrated eServices.
Regarding the Best Applications for Smart Devices Award, this category is catered to private sector and NGOs only, in line with the government's policy to merge mobile apps and provide services through three key apps: MyGov for citizens, AlTajir for businesses and investors, and Bahrain App for visitors.
Participants from public, private sectors, NGOs and individuals must submit initiatives and projects that have not won the 2023 eGovernment Excellence Award. Reviewing the eligibility criteria on the award website before submission is recommended.
The iGA will host a briefing session for interested participants, with details to be announced shortly. For further information, participants can contact the Government Services Contact Centre at 80008001 or visit www.egovaward.bh.
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