GovInvest, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for government agencies, today announced its 2024 Trailblazer Awards. The awards recognize public sector agencies and leaders that exemplify excellence in leveraging real-time insights to redefine and streamline workforce compensation, labor cost management, and financial planning.
"The 2024 Trailblazer Award winners represent the best in government innovation, embracing digital tools to enhance analysis, improve decision-making, and increase transparency," said Max Stoff, Senior Director of Customer Success at GovInvest. "As the public sector continues its rapid modernization journey, these leaders are demonstrating how technology can help governments address complex challenges while staying focused on equity, fiscal health, and long-term workforce strategies."
The Trailblazer Awards honor organizations and individuals demonstrating exceptional commitment to advancing recruitment and retention, fiscal sustainability, and operational efficiency through data-driven insights. GovInvest is proud to spotlight this year’s honorees:
· Connected Government: Irving, TX
· Emerging Trendsetter: Alpharetta, GA
· Government Innovation: Williamsburg, VA
· Transparency Transformation: Akron, OH
· Unified Analysis: Yakima, WA
· Civic Change Agent: True Compensation
Joshua Boudreaux, Human Resources Director,Carson, CA
· Civic Change Agent: Better Negotiations
Lynne Banks, Chief Negotiator, Orlando, FL
· Civic Change Agent: Fiscal Sustainability
Mounir Bouyounes, County Administrator,Marion County, FL
· Civic Change Agent: Responsible PensionManagement
Gregory Messner, Executive Budget Officer, Stateof Connecticut
· Partner of the Year: CPS HR Consulting
· Innovation Partner: National Public Employer Labor Relations Association
· Collaboration Champion: Iowa Public Employer Labor Relations Association
“These awards underscore the transformative potential of modern technology solutions in addressing workforce challenges,” Stoff added. “By leveraging cutting-edge tools and strategic partnerships, agencies can strengthen collaboration, enhance stakeholder trust, and balance recruitment, retention, and fiscal responsibility.”
For more information about the GovInvest Enterprise Platform and its role in advancing true compensation, visit www.govinvest.com.
Founded in 2014,GovInvest empowers over 1,000 public sector agencies nationwide to transform labor compensation management and benefits analysis with cost-effective software solutions and expert consulting services. Dedicated to transparency, efficiency, and equity, GovInvest helps public sector organizations make data-driven decisions, attract top talent, and achieve long-term fiscal sustainability. To learn more, visit www.govinvest.com.