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About NASPO

NASPO is the nation’s leader in public procurement, driving excellence for its members through various sources.

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Learn about the benefits of NASPO membership, how to join, and the various committees and initiatives that members can participate in.

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Procurement U
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Your premier source for award-winning education in public procurement.
State Profiles
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
The Repository of State Practices (RoSP) is a database of state procurement statutes, regulations, and policies. NASPO’s Research and Innovation team continually update the RoSP.
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Partnerships
Partnerships
NASPO currently partners with 17 Strategic Partners and 9 Academic Partners to form strong relationships with existing procurement organizations and continually elevate the public procurement profession.
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- Academic Partnerships
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Stay up-to-date on the latest news within NASPO and public procurement through our blog, podcast, press releases, and more.
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Events & Webinars
NASPO hosts numerous events, both in-person and virtual, to promote excellence and community in the procurement profession.

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NASPO Awards

The NASPO Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals to the field of public procurement. These awards recognize excellence in various aspects of procurement, including innovation, leadership, and service to the profession.

Emerging Leaders

George Cronin Awards For Procurement Excellence Giulio Mazzone Distinguished Service Award Emerging Leaders Procurement Impact Award Academic Collaboration Recognition

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A NASPO Emerging Leader is an individual in state procurement who demonstrates specific leadership characteristics and competencies. These awards will recognize a rising star in procurement who is not in a management position and an Emerging Leader who is newer to a leadership position, displaying strong leadership commitment and skills.

Rising Star Criteria

1-5 years of experience in public procurement.
Not in a leadership/management position.
An individual who demonstrates the competencies below and could possibly be a leader/manager in the future. A champion of the procurement profession.

Emerging Leader Criteria

2-5 years of experience as a leader/manager
An individual who demonstrates the competencies below and is leading by example. This individual brings the best out of their team to meet goals and objectives, while improving efficiency and process.

Competencies

Leading Others

The art of motivating and influencing groups of people towards a common goal. Leadership is also maintaining a work culture conducive to career development and talent cultivation.

Innovative

Creating new and improved ways to solve problems and streamline efficiencies. Working towards solutions to problems on the horizon.

Results

Demonstrating quality and value of procurements and initiatives that lead to increased customer satisfaction and customer engagement.

Integrity

Incorporating ethical behaviors into everyday operations. Doing the right thing when no one is looking, even when there are negative consequences associated with it.