Awards: Agency Awards

NIGP's Agency Accreditation Programs award two progressive levels of accreditation to agencies achieving premiere levels of excellence in their procurement operations. The Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award (OA4) and the Pareto Award for Excellence in Public Procurement are achieved upon successful completion of rigorous programs requiring extensive self-evaluation and focused peer review. Agencies achieving OA4 and the Pareto Award have a long-term impact on agency credibility, recognition, and improved bond ratings.

Outstanding Agency Accreditation

The Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award recognizes those agencies that lead the public procurement profession. Agencies meeting the minimum requirements will receive an achievement certificate. Accreditation certification is valid for three years at which time the agency will be required to re-accredit. Learn more

• 2008 Recipients: City of Alexandria, Henrico County, Montgomery County, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Pareto Award

The Pareto Award is the highest award that can be given for outstanding performance in public procurement and is the most prestigious form of peer recognition. The Pareto Award includes a rigorous review consisting of a self-study and an on-site assessment and evaluation conducted by a Peer Reviewer or a Peer Review Team. Learn more

Additional Awards

The Best Practices Award (formerly Robin J. Zee Presidential Citation for Excellence and Outstanding Achievement) recognizes NIGP member agencies that have enacted policies or practices that have enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of their agency. Learn more

The Innovations in Public Procurement Award is presented to leading public agencies that have developed cutting-edge, non-standard, forward thinking approaches for the procurement profession, particularly through innovative practices related to technology, communications, and community outreach. Awards will be given within four agency categories: states and provinces; cities, counties and municipalities; educational entities; and special districts. Learn more

NPI's Achievement of Excellence (AEP) Program recognizes organizational excellence in public and no-profit procurement, encourages development of excellence, provides benchmarks for continued excellence, and increases awareness of public procurement as a profession. Learn more

• 2008 Recipients: Loudoun County, Norfolk Public Schools, Old Dominion University, Prince William County Public Schools