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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.

Happy Procurement Month Chapter Members,

Procurement Month. In March, we acknowledge all our professionals who make a difference in procurement. This month provides the opportunity to help educate elected officials, administrators, our communities, and vendors about the procurement process and the commendable work our members perform every day. It honors all of the dedicated purchasing staff members in government agencies and private businesses. Thank you to all Procurement professionals for your dedication and steadfastness. You do make a difference!

If your Governing Body recognizes your agency for Procurement Month, please send a copy of your proclamation to secretary@cfcnigp.org for inclusion in the next newsletter. We would love to recognize all the achievements of our agencies and members! Also, please let us know of any other awards.

Please join us on Friday, March 28th, 2025, for our Chapter Membership Meeting and Spring Workshop. Select the link to read more