National Procurement Institute, Inc.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐄𝐏 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 For our first message in this series, we are visiting the Town of Palm Beach Florida and Town Manager Kirk Blouin tells us what the AEP Award brings to the table. #excellence

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭® 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡! Join the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® evaluation team for a series of FREE AEP Educational Sessions. These sessions will be interactive and allow participants to ask questions of the team.   Format: 30 – 60-minute Zoom meetings   𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰 / 𝟯:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧– 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝟭𝟱. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀    Session Objectives:  Every product, service and supplier selection your organization makes represents an opportunity to reduce the negative impacts of consumption on the environment and worker health. It also serves as an opportunity to increase the positive benefits of consumption such as local community economic development.  More sustainable choices deliver on these opportunities! When done right, they can also deliver on existing, aligned procurement goals such as cost reduction and supply chain resilience. As this truth becomes more widely recognized, procurement professionals are tasked with figuring out how best to move forward. A well-designed, strategic sustainable procurement program is the single most important step in ensuring your organization captures these opportunities and their benefits. It also serves as the foundation for Criteria 15.    This session will: • Define a strategic sustainable procurement program - and explain its importance for ensuring success of any effort related to selecting more sustainable goods, services and suppliers (15.A.) • Provide an overview of globally recognized best practices which are recommended to empower purchasing teams to move forward with purchasing for positive impact (15.B.) NOTE: To get the most out of this session, we strongly recommend scanning through Criteria 15. including SPLC's Inventory Checklist in advance of the session. 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭 / 𝟯:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧 – 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀                                                                        Session objectives: Join us for the Final Wrap-Up and Questions webinar, your last opportunity to ensure your AEP submission is ready for submission. This interactive session will provide final insights into the submission process, answer your last-minute questions, and review key upcoming dates and events, so you can stay ahead and continue your journey toward procurement excellence. Don’t miss this chance to get the clarity and support you need before the deadline! Register today at https://lnkd.in/gGfVzJ9p Thank you to our Educational Partner Axia Cooperative for their generous support allowing us to provide these sessions at no cost. #excellence

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐄𝐏 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧   Procurement Month may be winding down, but the AEP Application season is in full swing!   Still trying to decide if the AEP Award is right for you?   Over the next 3 weeks hear from agency official across the United States and Canada as they describe what the AEP Award means to them. This is your opportunity to hear direct testimony from the stakeholders we serve, and the impact procurement has on their agency.   Curious what they have to say? Here is a sneak peek of what’s to come. #excellence

Thinking about applying for the AEP Award? Watch this quick video to discover why it’s a game-changer for procurement professionals just like you! The AEP Award recognizes excellence in public procurement, showcasing organizations that demonstrate innovation, professionalism, and best practices. ✅ Boost your credibility ✅ Gain industry recognition ✅ Enhance your organization’s reputation Click play and see why you should apply! #excellence

Reminder - 2025 AEP Educational Series Begins This Thursday, March 13th! Our annual AEP Educational Series begins this Thursday, March 13th. Join the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® evaluation team for a series of FREE AEP Educational Sessions. These sessions will be interactive and allow participants to ask questions of the team. March 13 / 3:00pm EST Rise to Excellence: AEP Award Tips, Tricks, and Winning Strategies Session objectives: Learn from a seasoned expert who has guided their organization to award-winning results, including insights on organizing a compelling submission, highlighting your team’s strengths, and leveraging professional development initiatives. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or striving to maintain your streak, this session offers practical advice to help you navigate challenges, showcase your achievements, and position your agency for recognition. March 19 / 1:00pm EST AEP Award Platform Tutorial Session objectives: Demonstration of navigating the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award application platform and introduction to resources to support the preparation and submittal process. Register for each session at https://lnkd.in/gTYAaTCN Stay tuned for additional educational opportunities which are currently being scheduled. Thank you to our Educational Partner Axia Cooperative for their generous support allowing us to provide these sessions at no cost. #excellence #aep #marchisprocurementmonth

🎉Happy Procurement Month from NPI🎉 March is Procurement Month, and we thrilled to celebrate with Procurement Professionals from across the United States and Canada. Here is a message from some of our members about what Procurement means to them. #excellence #marchisprocurementmonth #npi #aep #publicprocurement

2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Educational Series Begins March 13th! Join the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® evaluation team for a series of FREE AEP Educational Sessions. These sessions will be interactive and allow participants to ask questions of the team. March 13 / 3:00pm EST Rise to Excellence: AEP Award Tips, Tricks, and Winning Strategies Session objectives: Learn from a seasoned expert who has guided their organization to award-winning results, including insights on organizing a compelling submission, highlighting your team’s strengths, and leveraging professional development initiatives. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or striving to maintain your streak, this session offers practical advice to help you navigate challenges, showcase your achievements, and position your agency for recognition.   March 19 / 1:00pm EST AEP Award Platform Tutorial Session objectives: Demonstration of navigating the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award application platform and introduction to resources to support the preparation and submittal process. Register for each session at https://lnkd.in/gTYAaTCN   Stay tuned for additional educational opportunities which are currently being scheduled.   Thank you to our Educational Partner Axia Cooperative for their generous support allowing us to provide these sessions at no cost. #excellence #aep #marchisprocurementmonth

🚀 Unlock Your Agency’s Excellence with AEP Mentorship! 🚀 Is your agency aiming for the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award? Let us guide you to success!   The National Procurement Institute is offering personalized mentorship to help agencies like yours navigate the application process and enhance procurement excellence. 🔹 Expert Guidance – Learn from seasoned AEP Award recipients 🔹 Tailored Support – Get strategies customized for your agency 🔹 Increased Success – Apply best practices to boost your chances 🔹 Confidence & Clarity – Navigate the process with ease   How It Works: ✅ Request a mentor ✅ Get matched with an expert ✅ Receive step-by-step guidance to submit a standout application   Ready to get started? Contact us at aep@npiconnection.org to request a mentor today!   Together, let’s achieve excellence!   #excellence #ProcurementExcellence #AEP #Mentorship #GovernmentProcurement

Procurement colleagues and speakers - consider submitting a presentation proposal for the 2025 National Procurement Institute, Inc. Conference, October 5-8, in Orlando. Leadership, professional development, and AEP Award criteria topics preferred.

Good news keeps coming for SOVRA ! We're honoured to be recognized by National Procurement Institute, Inc. as an AEP (Achievement of Excellence in Procurement®) certified platform ! 🏆 The best part ? This certification reinforces our commitment to helping our customers thrive. Learn how by clicking on the below link ⬇️ ⬇️