What is the eGovernment Excellence Award?
The eGovernment Excellence Award is created to recognize, reward and showcase innovative & pioneering ICT initiatives created by the Kingdom of Bahrain’s community from public and private entities, NGO’s and individuals.
How is this award different from other eGovernment Awards?
The eGovernment Excellence Award intends to recognize outstanding and innovative ICT contributions by bringing together applicants from various sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain who have integrated ICT within their business models or their local community to better achieve their diverse objectives, keeping in mind the specific stakeholders from public and private entities, NGO’s and individuals on how to promote the Kingdom and provide innovations of value.
What are the advantages of applying for the eGovernment Excellence Award?
- Enhance the brand value of the participating entity.
- Highlights the Kingdom of Bahrain’s ICT calibre.
- Positions the entity as a recognized ICT achiever within the Kingdom.
- Provides a platform to benchmark products and services against similar entities.
- Creates exposure for the entity to new networking opportunities and potential investors.
- Provides opportunity to network and create business alliances and collaborations among participating entities.
Can anyone participate in the eGovernment Excellence Award?
Participation in the eGovernment Excellence Award is open to the following:
- Public institutions and bodies
- Private organizations and NGOs registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Bahraini citizens (Citizen Awards Category only).
How can one apply and what are the necessary documents required for submission during application?
To register, applicants need to:
- Visit www.egovaward.bh and Register to create a profile (username & password)
- Log in to your profile (the login button is placed on the top right of the website)
- Select the relevant Award category (Public & Private Sector Awards, Citizen Awards)
- Fill in the Award’s submission Form (participants can save their entries to add on and edit later)
- Attach a PowerPoint presentation or a PDF file, or any supporting documents
- Submit the participation
What are the evaluation criteria?
The evaluation criteria are different for each award. To view the evaluation criteria, open the “Categories” page and click on the Award.
To view the Award Categories, please visit:
https://www.egovaward.bh/AwardEn.aspx
Can I participate with my own Smart Devices application project on behalf of my organization?
No, the applicant must be authorized by their organization to apply for the award and the applicant’s organization must be the owner of the application being submitted.
Can I participate with an Incomplete project?
All applications must be complete in all aspects. Drafts, demonstrations, unfinished prototypes, or incomplete projects will not be accepted. Unclear or illegible entries will be considered invalid and will be disqualified.
Can an organization submit multiple entries?
An organization may submit up to two different projects using the same account, noting that the same project cannot be submitted under multiple award categories.
Can winning projects of the 2023 awards participate in the 2025 awards?
Applications that won in the 2023 award are not eligible to participate in the 2025 awards. However, previous winning projects (prior to 2023) may be submitted, provided they demonstrate substantial improvements or enhancements since their last submission.
Can any entity participate in the awards from outside the Kingdom of Bahrain?
No, the applicant must be a registered organization in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Can the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) employees participate in any awards categories?
No, iGA employees and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.
Is it enough to submit a presentation only of the project for evaluation?
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and provide appropriate electronic access to their submission, along with supporting documents such as a PowerPoint presentation or PDF files, which are essential for the Jury members for evaluation purposes.
Will the jury require an access to the project for evaluation?
Yes, the applicant must provide the required online and electronic access to their submitted application/s for the Jury to have full access to review and assess the submission thoroughly.
How is the jury selected?
The jury members are carefully selected based on their expertise, professional experience, and qualifications in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to ensure an informed and credible evaluation process.
What is the selection process for picking the award winners?
Once all applications are received, the Award Organizing Committee will validate the applications and provide them to the jury members for evaluation.
Each application is reviewed and scored by a minimum of three jury members to ensure objectivity and credibility. Based on the final scores, the winners are then selected and officially announced.
When will the winners be announced and when is the awarding ceremony?
Winners will be announced at an official awarding ceremony, which will take place after the Jury evaluation process is completed. The Awarding ceremony details will be communicated to the winners.
Can I ensure that our information will be protected and confidential?
Yes, all information provided by the applicants will be kept confidential and used for the purpose of evaluation only. All Jury members and organizers will be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
How do I contact you when facing difficulties in submitting the application or for further enquiries?
For enquiries and assistance, you are welcome to call us on the Government Services Contact Center 80008001 or by emailing us on: egovaward@iga.gov.bh.