Miami-Dade County’s own Mariaelena Salazar, the Information Technology Assistant Director, has clinched the 2024 Global Business Relationship Management (BRM) Community Excellence Executive Award. Recognized for her leadership and advocacy within the BRM community, Salazar has played a pivotal role in advancing the discipline within the county's operations. According to Miami-Dade County's news release, the award celebrates professionals who promote BRMs and drive innovation and collaboration across their organizations.
“I am honored to receive the 2024 Global BRM Community Excellence Executive Award. This recognition reflects the incredible teamwork and collaboration within Miami-Dade County. I’m grateful for the opportunity to champion the BRM discipline and help drive innovation that benefits our community. This award inspires me to continue fostering strong relationships and advancing our shared mission to serve our County," Mariaelena Salazar told the press release. Her achievement underscores a profound commitment, over a 12-year period, where the BRM team has been fostering collaborations that have helped streamline business processes, delivering value and innovation in public service.
The Miami-Dade County IT department has been lauded for making significant strides under Salazar's guidance. Alongside her team, they’ve introduced initiatives that transform the way government interacts with citizens, ultimately benefiting residents and businesses alike. In addition to the recent accolade from the BRM Institute, the program has previously garnered attention with awards from the Center for Digital Government, Public Technology Institute, and the National Association of Counties, appreciating their innovation and efficiency in government operations.
Margaret Brisbane, ITD Director and Chief Information Officer of Miami-Dade County, raved about Salazar’s dedication, “Our BRM program has been instrumental in driving growth and efficiency within the County’s business operations. We are incredibly proud of Mariaelena Salazar for receiving the 2024 Global BRM Community Excellence Executive Award. Her leadership and dedication to advancing the BRM discipline have strengthened our organization's ability to collaborate and innovate. Mariaelena’s achievement is a testament to the power of teamwork and the value of fostering strong relationships across the County.” Clearly, the recognition of Salazar's work by such a prestigious award signals an indelible mark of excellence upon the Miami-Dade County IT department, as noted by the county's official website.
The BRM Institute, a nonprofit focused on promoting business resource management, celebrates strategic growth and collaboration through its annual Global Excellence Awards. This program honors individuals and organizations worldwide that embrace the BRM philosophy, including Miami-Dade County.
