Geographic Solutions Inc.
Geographic Solutions has earned a prestigious three-star certification at the 2026 DaVinci Awards® for its innovative Virtual OneStop Reentry Employment Opportunities (VOS REO) solution. The award was announced on February 27, 2026, in Palm Harbor, Florida, recognizing the company’s significant contributions to workforce development technology. This accolade highlights Geographic Solutions’ commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for individuals re-entering the workforce.
The DaVinci Awards® is an esteemed international recognition that honors excellence in various fields, including business and technology. Launched in 2025, the awards have quickly become a benchmark for innovation. Geographic Solutions stands out as one of the inaugural recipients, showcasing its pioneering efforts in workforce development software.
According to James Williams, CEO and Founder of The DaVinci Awards®, “We’re delighted to award Geographic Solutions a DaVinci Award®, in recognition of their fantastic work in helping individuals re-enter the world of work.” He emphasized the competitive nature of the technology sector, stating that the three-star awards are reserved for those who demonstrate both outstanding innovation and substantial societal impact.
Annabelle Whittall, COO of The DaVinci Awards®, noted the strengths of Geographic Solutions in delivering effective solutions across states and in complex public sector environments. “The cross-agency integration and secure infrastructure design reflect thoughtful engineering and strategic clarity,” she said. Whittall further remarked that the three-star distinction signifies benchmark-level innovation with proven societal and technological impact.
Reflecting on the honor, Paul Toomey, Founder and President of Geographic Solutions, expressed gratitude for the recognition. “Our dedicated team remains deeply committed to developing innovative software solutions that empower individuals facing barriers to employment,” he said. Toomey highlighted the role of VOS REO in creating meaningful pathways from incarceration back into society and the workforce.
The VOS REO initiative, alongside the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) Entry to Employment (E2E) Network, aims to reshape the narrative surrounding corrections. It moves beyond traditional job training, equipping justice-impacted individuals with technology-driven job search tools designed to support sustainable employment after their release.
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The DaVinci Awards® serves as a global platform for recognizing outstanding feats of innovation in various sectors. Accepting nominations throughout the year, the awards are judged by an expert panel, with winners receiving 1-star, 2-star, or 3-star certifications. The awards are organized by the same team that runs The Cloud Awards, which has celebrated excellence in cloud computing since 2011.
Geographic Solutions is known as the leading provider of integrated software solutions for state and local workforce agencies in the United States, supporting over 40 states and territories. Their platforms encompass a wide range of federally funded workforce programs, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), labor exchange, labor market information, education, reentry services, human services, and unemployment insurance.
This recognition from The DaVinci Awards® underscores the critical role that technology plays in advancing workforce development, particularly for those seeking to reintegrate into society after incarceration.
