Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Acting Deputy Secretary and Deputy State Chief Information Officer Brandon Ragle was honored by StateScoop for his leadership and achievements in information technology for the second year in a row. The StateScoop 50 Awards, now in their eleventh year, recognize the most influential people in the state government IT community, as well as the most innovative projects that advance government operations and citizen services.
Ragle received the State Leadership of the Year award for helping government implement new technologies, strategies, and IT programs. “I am incredibly grateful to receive this recognition alongside such remarkable leaders from across the country,” said Ragle. “Our team at DoIT has achieved significant milestones in the past year, thanks to their unwavering dedication to innovation. I remain committed to our agency’s mission of leveraging technology to better serve the residents of Illinois.”
Ragle previously won a Golden Gov award from StateScoop for leading state government into a new technology landscape with innovative ideas and inspiring others to get on board. The StateScoop 50 Awards annually honor the best and brightest who make state government more efficient and effective. A complete list of winners can be found at