[April 12, 2012]

NIC Inc. CEO Recognized for Entrepreneurial Efforts

Ernst & Young announced that Harry Herington, CEO and Chairman of the Board of NIC Inc., the nation's premier provider of eGovernment solutions, was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the Central Midwest region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Herington was selected by a panel of independent judges. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 5, 2012 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas.

In the early 1990s soon after the company was founded, Herington was instrumental in centralizing the Company's original subsidiaries under the corporation, known today as NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV). In addition to helping formulate the Company's transactional funding model, which continues in use today, Herington's leadership has helped the Company grow from its first state partner in Kansas in 1992 to 27 state and two federal agency partners today. During his time as CEO, NIC (News - Alert) has been named for three consecutive years to Forbes list of the "100 Best Small Companies in America," ranking 20^th on the list in 2011.

"My entire life I've been driven to persevere, take risks, and find innovative ways to solve challenges," said Herington. "It's an honor to be recognized as a finalist for this prestigious award and to be among a great group of other Midwestern entrepreneurs."

Now in its 26^th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the United States by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In the Central Midwest region, sponsors include Armstrong Teasdale, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Faegre Baker Daniels, Lockton Companies, and Stinson Morrison Hecker.

About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 152,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

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About NIC

NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. The family of NIC companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

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