About this episode

This episode features Declan Tuite, Head Judge of the Ireland eGovernment Awards, discussing what judges look for in award entries and how to effectively present projects.

An insider's guide to a brilliant entry for the Ireland eGovernment Awards Most teams think awards are about technology, scale, or budget. They’re not. On this episode of Transform Gov, we sit down with Declan Tuite, Head Judge of the Ireland eGovernment Awards, and Maeve Kneafsey, to break down what really separates winning entries from the rest. Why strong projects fall short. What judges are actually looking for. And how to turn your work into a clear, compelling entry. Because here’s the truth: The difference between winning and losing is often not the project — it’s how it’s explained. If you’re planning to enter the Ireland eGovernment Awards 2026, start here. Ready to enter? You can find step-by-step guides to entry on our website https://digitalgovawards.com/enter/resources/ Chapters 00:00 – Why this episode matters: helping you win 00:30 – Entries now open: key dates and deadlines 01:10 – Meet the head judge: Declan Tuite 02:00 – The #1 mistake applicants make 02:40 – It’s not the tech — it’s the story 03:20 – What judges actually look for 04:00 – Before and after: showing real impact 04:40 – Proof, not promises: using stats and evidence 05:30 – Who is the user? Why it…

People in this episode

Host: Maeve Kneafsey

Guest: Declan Tuite

Topics covered

• eGovernment
• awards
• judging criteria
• project presentation
• user focus
• innovation

Keywords

• eGovernment Awards
• judging criteria
• project presentation
• user focus
• innovation
• impact
• statistics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ireland eGovernment Awards, Transform Gov

Places: Ireland

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