Developments in the field of communication due to the rapid advancement of technology have changed the lives of individuals as well as the business world and the understanding of public administration. The establishment of transparency, impartiality and good governance, which are of vital importance in public administration, is made more possible through the spread of eGovernment applications together with digitalization. As eGovernment, which is a reform in public administration, becomes widespread, it increases efficiency and quality. eGovernment applications also facilitate meeting the increasing and changing expectations and demands of the society.

Based on this understanding, in 2003, TÜSİAD and TBV decided to act together for the realization of their common goal of "Information Society and eTurkey" and to intensify and continue their efforts in this regard, and established the "eTurkey (eTR) Awards" to be organized annually.eTR Awards have an important role in showing the progress of our country on the path of eTransformation. The widespread adoption and use of eGovernment applications in Turkey will contribute to increased efficiency and quality and reduced costs in public administration.We are honored that the seventh edition of the TÜSİAD-TBV eTR Awards was held at the Çankaya Mansion under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey and the award ceremonies of the last seven years were held at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey under the auspices of the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

On the road to becoming an information society, we believe that an award is a means to an end, not a goal, and that everyone wins in this activity. We invite all public institutions and local governments developing eGovernment projects to apply for the TÜSİAD-TBV eTR Awards and wish them success.

For detailed information and application, please visit the new eTR Awards website: etr.org.tr