The procurement function across the local government sector has over the past year been promoted and recognised as an integral and important part of business function. This awards program is a response to that activity and seeks to recognise the importance of public sector procurement, to increase the awareness and recognition of the work of procurement professionals across the sector and acknowledge the significant work undertaken by our member organisations and individuals to promote a professional approach to procurement within their own organisations and across the sector.
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Entry submissions open April 12, 2010
Entry submission close July 23, 2010
Organisations and individuals will be able to submit entries for the following categories:
The Individual Excellence in Procurement Award – The Jacinta Bartlett Scholarship
Open to all senior individuals, the Individual Excellence in Procurement award is inspired by the memory of Jacinta Bartlett a highly respected member of the Victorian Local Government procurement family. Jacinta tragically lost her life in the Black Saturday Bush Fires of 2009 and this award acknowledges her professionalism and commitment. Jacinta was a passionate advocate for best practice procurement and had remarkable drive and focus.
Criteria:
Judges will be looking for an individual who has consistently enhanced the way in which their organisation has procured goods and services, has delivered results beyond expectation ensuring that the demands of current legislation are satisfied and consistently sets a positive example for others.
The Award for Innovation and Initiative
This category recognises a procurement project, action or initiative that has demonstrated real innovation. The judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate a fresh approach to a challenging issue.
Criteria:
• Unusual or unique approach
• Evidence of the benefits generated by this initiative or innovation in terms of (a) business process engineering, (b) resource savings both human and financial and (c) also how it has improved organisational function
The Award for Collaboration in Procurement
This category recognises a procurement project that has been developed by at least three different organisations to deliver a successful project or initiative.
Criteria:
• Innovative approach to an issue
• Demonstrated teamwork
• Practical ability by other organisations to replicate or use as a benchmark
• Measureable benefits to participants and the community
Sustainable Procurement Award
This award recognises member organisations that have developed and implemented sustainable procurement policies and processes which address any or all of the following:
• Reduce overall carbon footprint/emissions
• Conserve energy and/or protect the climate
• Conserve water
• Enhance biodiversity
• Reduce waste
Criteria:
• Innovation in process development
• Organisational and stakeholder engagement
• Long term approach
• Quantifiable community benefits
