Harris County, TX

In 2020, Harris County launched a Broadband and Digital Equity Strategy, and now, the team enters a phase that includes deploying procurement vehicles to understand project feasibility and opportunities for expansion. With a windfall of federal funding, additional steps are necessary to ensure the county adequately addresses its digital equity and broadband needs and utilizes federal funding. With the support of US Ignite, Harris County is working towards a broadband feasibility study and exploring options to update the county’s broadband network.

Award for Cybersecurity

A product, program or service that disrupts the current status quo and meets these three criteria:

• Novelty: the degree of newness and uniqueness;
• Impact: the magnitude and scope of improvement to government efficiency and effectiveness;
• Replicability: the potential for replication in other government bodies or sectors.

THE WINNER IS… HARRIS COUNTY, TX

2024 Trailblazer Awardee

The Visionary Trailblazers Award celebrates local governments' exceptional efforts in digital inclusion, bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to technology and internet services. Honorees set national standards and inspire other communities to follow suit.