The deadline to submit Award nominations has been EXTENDED to Friday, March 19!

In honor of our Centennial Meeting next week, we're excited to announce that we've EXTENDED the deadline for submissions for the 20201 National Awards!   Submissions will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 19th.

Share your success and be recognized for the work that you do. Nominate yourself or a colleague for a 2021 National Award from NAEP!

Read more about each award and nominate a deserving colleague (or yourself) today.

NAEP Centennial Award ^NEW!
Recognizes the Essay, Video, or Graphic Virtual Presentation that best articulates the applicant's vision for higher education procurement in the next 100 years. The winner of the Centennial Award will receive $1,000 for their institution.
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NAEP IMPACT Award ^NEW!
Recognizes an individual, company, or organization who is not a member of NAEP but has made a substantial impact on the organization through collaboration, partnership, or support.
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Brian Yeoman Sustainable Procurement Award ^NEW!
Recognizes institutions who have made outstanding contributions to sustainability efforts on their campus and in higher education procurement.
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Eddie H. Jackson Supplier Diversity Award ^NEW!
Recognizes institutions who have made outstanding contributions to supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives on their campuses and in higher education procurement.
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PULSE Award for Innovation in Higher Education Procurement ^NEW!
Recognizes institutions whose innovative practices, creative processes, and commitment to continuous improvement exemplify the strategic value of higher education procurement.
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Bert C. Ahrens Achievement Award
Recognizes outstanding contributions to NAEP over the lifetime of a procurement career. This is the highest form of recognition by NAEP.
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Bob Ashby Mentor of the Year Award
Recognizes outstanding service as a mentor to a member of NAEP.
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Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes extraordinary service to an institution, the higher education community, NAEP, or to the purchasing profession at a regional or national level.
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Neil D. Markee Communicator of the Year Award
Recognizes outstanding contribution to the profession during the year through the written or spoken word.
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Volunteer of the Year Award
Recognizes the voluntary achievements of a member who has contributed time and resources to benefit the overall goals of the association.
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Young Professional in Procurement Award
Recognizes the efforts and contributions to procurement from an outstanding young professional who has fewer than 10 years of experience OR under 40 years old.
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NAEP Award of Excellence in Procurement
Awarded to an institution on the basis of the procurement department's contribution to, and support of, the mission of their institution.
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Contact NAEP with any questions. For full award descriptions, click here. Nominations run through March 19, 2021.