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2024 was an exceptional year for NIGP Certified Procurement Professionals (NIGP-CPP) as the program was accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This achievement validates that our certification meets the rigorous international standards of ISO 17024. NIGP and our colleagues at the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are the only two associations serving the procurement and contracting profession that have earned this coveted accreditation.

2024 also reflected exceptionalism as the NIGP Certification Commission conferred an additional 358 NIGP-CPP certifications to procurement leaders throughout North America. Today, more than 1,600 professionals have demonstrated their competency-based qualifications by earning their NIGP-CPP.

The 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award® (AEP) application process is officially open! This is the perfect time to showcase your agency’s dedication to innovation, efficiency, and excellence in procurement practices. Each year, the AEP Award continues to inspire higher standards in public and non-profit procurement, as such, I extend the challenge to our chapter members to access the 2025 AEP Application at https://www.npi-aep.org/application-submission-portal and begin your internal assessment to determine how your procurement operations measures against the national standards prescribed in this award.

Look for more details in the March newsletter to learn about new and exciting enhancements to the award platform as well as resources to support your pursuit of excellence.

May Membership Meeting.. Please join us on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, for our Chapter Membership Meeting: Join us for David M. Ross, PhD, CFE, CICA, ICMA-CM; President & CEO of 65th North Group presenting “The Critical Need for Reducing Fraud Risk Vulnerabilities in Local Governments”. (Minimum of 1 contact hour). Price is $15 in-person, including box lunch, and $0.00 virtual attendance. The Chapter Membership Meeting and presentation is 12:00 PM (lunch in-person), 12:30 PM meeting, and presentation at 1PM. Register at May 23, 2025 Membership Meeting and Presentation - Events - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP.

Vice President. Congratulations to our new Vice President, Luis Aviles, Assistant Procurement Services Director, with the Osceola Board of County Commissioners. Luis has been a Chapter Member since 2008, serving on various committees/task forces over the years. Thank you for stepping out of the shadows!

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