The Institute's Information Technology Outreach Services Division (ITOS) is the recipient of a 2009 Special Achievement Award from ESRI, a leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.

ITOS was recognized for its innovative work in helping government entities and international organizations utilize GIS technology to improve their operations and allow greater access to information.

The unit was selected from more than 300,000 organizations worldwide. The award, which honors outstanding contributions to society through the use of GIS, was presented during the ESRI International User Conference held recently in San Diego, California.