Harrison Yates Receives 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service

Harrison Yates, senior cybersecurity engineer, North Dakota Information Technology, received the Telegraph Award for Excellence in Technology at the 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service. Yates was recognized for his leadership in the Joint Cybersecurity Operations Command Center and his work to improve consistency in the state's cybersecurity responses to better protect the data of citizens, agencies and team members.

"Team North Dakota members continue to excel in serving our state's citizens and delivering on our shared purpose: to Empower People, Improve Lives and Inspire Success," Burgum said. "The record number of nominations we received this year - over 1,400 submissions across more than 55 agencies - highlights the exceptional work of our team members. We are incredibly grateful to these individuals and their teams for their dedication and unwavering commitment to our state and its citizens."

Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller announced the 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service on September 26, 2024. The awards recognize team members across state government for their commitment to providing the highest levels of service to North Dakota. Burgum and Miller presented the awards during a ceremony livestreamed from the Capitol's Memorial Hall during State Team Member Recognition Month.

News Release: Burgum, Miller recognize team members with 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service