The CPPC Passion for Procurement Award celebrates individuals whose enthusiasm for public procurement inspires others and helps elevate the profession. This award focuses on passion, not titles or degrees and is presented annually at the CPPC Forum.
Introduced in 2023, this award recognizes those who go beyond expertise and education to champion the procurement profession. Passion drives success—whether through client interactions, supplier relationships, community impact, or collaboration with colleagues.
Anyone! There are no restrictions on position or title, as long as eligibility requirements are met.
For more information, contact [email protected].
At our recent 2026 Forum in Fredericton, we celebrated individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to procurement and inspire those around them.
New this year, we were proud to introduce the Emerging Champion category, recognizing rising leaders who are already making a meaningful impact in the field of public procurement.
Congratulations to our 2026 recipients:
Passion for Procurement – Emerging Champion Award: Mitsy Jones-Bailey, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Passion for Procurement Award: Mélanie Pouliot, Defence Construction Canada
Your passion is a powerful driver of success within your organizations and helps inspire a shared commitment to advancing our profession.
The 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award cycle is officially underway! The application platform and Summary of Changes are now live, marking the launch of another year recognizing outstanding performance in public and non-profit procurement.
The Canadian Public Procurement Council (CPPC) is a proud sponsor of the AEP Award, a prestigious program established in 1995 by the National Procurement Institute (NPI) to recognize organizational excellence based on rigorous, standardized criteria.
Open to organizations of all sizes, the AEP Award is earned by public and non-profit entities across North America, including cities, counties, school districts, states, special districts, and universities—both public and private. Applications are evaluated by an independent committee using standardized criteria that benchmark organizational performance in the core areas of innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement.
This is your opportunity to showcase your best practices and “toot your own horn.” The AEP program recognizes high-performing procurement organizations, encourages continuous improvement, and provides a respected external validation of your team’s impact, maturity, and leadership.
Now is the time to:
✔ Review the updated criteria
✔ Gather your internal stakeholders
✔ Plan how to highlight your achievements and results
✔ Begin your journey toward AEP recognition in 2026
City of Airdrie
City of Québec
City of Red Deer
City of Vaughan
Defence Construction Canada
University Health Network
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
