SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) mobile application (app) was awarded “Best of Show” at the 14th annual Government Mobility Conference at the Sacramento Convention Center yesterday—beating out 18 other contenders. The award was presented to the CalVet mobile app team by Assembly member Joan Buchanan and Technology Agency Secretary Carlos Ramos. The app was also a finalist in the “Most Innovative” app category.

“Getting this award is a huge honor,” said Peter J. Gravett, CalVet Secretary. “It’s great to know that the public understands and appreciates the importance of the technology tool we have made available to California veterans and their families.”

The CalVet app, available for both Apple and Android devices, gives users 24/7 access to information about employment, education, housing, health and other benefits and services available to California veterans. The app provides details of specific veteran benefits, including eligibility, providers, hours of operation, and contact information. Using GPS technology, the app also provides maps and driving directions to nearby County Veterans Service Offices, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health facilities and clinics, and organizations that offer services to veterans.

The CalVet app for DROID devices can be downloaded for free by clicking the icon located on CalVet’s website at www.calvet.ca.gov. The CalVet app for Apple devices is available for free from any Apple Store.