The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 George Cronin Awards for Procurement Excellence, which were presented at its 2024 Annual Conference Awards dinner on September 11, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN.

The Cronin Awards recognize outstanding procurement projects that demonstrate innovation, professionalism, and measurable benefits. This year’s finalists were:

• Colorado – “Whose Contract Is It Anyway? Improving Outcomes Through Contract Management Training for Program Staff in Colorado” Presented by Thomas Wilson, Procurement Instructional Designer

• Missouri – “Operational Improvement Through Turnaround Time Management” Presented by Michael Stroud, Research and Data Analyst

• Michigan – “Cloudy with a Chance of Savings: Infrastructure as a Service” Presented by Simon Baldwin, Category Director for IT

• Michigan – “Enhancing Vendor Compliance Through RMIS Integration” Presented by Stephanie Epps-Guzek, Director of Relationship Management Division

• Massachusetts – “Decarbonizing Massachusetts’ Vendors: An Integration of Climate Consideration into Public Procurement Supply Chain” Presented by Zazy Atallah, Director of Climate and Sustainability

After committee review, the 2024 Cronin Award winners are:

• Gold: Michigan – “Cloudy with a Chance of Savings: Infrastructure as a Service”
• Silver: Michigan – “Enhancing Vendor Compliance Through RMIS Integration”
• Bronze: Massachusetts – “Decarbonizing Massachusetts’ Vendors: An Integration of Climate Consideration into Public Procurement Supply Chain”

More information on the finalists and award history can be found here. The winner’s presentations will also be available during the Cronin Webinar Series in early 2025. NASPO congratulates these outstanding procurement teams. Their work exemplifies innovation and excellence in public procurement.

About NASPO: NASPO is a non–profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. www.naspo.org

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Kate Davila
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