Georgia web design system earns national award

Orchard, Georgia's official design system for state agency websites, received top honors in the 2024 National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) State IT Recognition Awards. Orchard was a winner in the Information Communications Technology Innovations category.

Devised and implemented by GTA's Office of Digital Services and Solutions, Orchardensures a consistent user experience across the 100+ websites and applications on the Georgia.gov digital platform. More than a style guide or set of templates, it is a collection of reusable components, accompanied by clear standards for their use. Components can be assembled to build a variety of applications, always preserving a common look and feel. Orchard meets accessibility requirements and ensures that all citizens, including those with disabilities, can access state services.

One of the first state-level web design systems, Orchard underscores Georgia's commitment to digital maturity, builds credibility for government entities and fosters trust among constituents.

The NASCIO awards program showcases how state government organizations use IT to address critical business problems, improve processes, and create new opportunities that improve the lives of citizens and connect them to their governments.

NASCIO members served as volunteer judges to review more than 100 award submissions, narrowing nominees down to three finalists in 10 categories before winners were selected.

To learn more about the State IT Recognition Awards, visit the NASCIO website.