NASPO Awards
The NASPO Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals to the field of public procurement. These awards recognize excellence in various aspects of procurement, including innovation, leadership, and service to the profession.
2026 Winners
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 George Cronin Awards for Procurement Excellence, which were presented at its 2026 Annual Conference Awards dinner on September 30, 2026, at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ.
2026 Cronin Submissions Booklet
Please download our comprehensive booklet to read the full 2026 Cronin Award submissions.
https://cms.naspo.org/awards/2026_annual_croninbook/ 2026_annual_croninbook inherit 2026-10-22 17:26:06 2026-10-22 18:17:08 application/pdf application pdf Gold Winner Arizona Flipping the Procurement Classroom: A Blueprint for Scalable State Training Modernization Transforming the training and certification approach by reimagining content delivery for greater effectiveness and scale. Silver Winner Michigan Engage and Retain: Employee Engagement as a Strategic Pillar of Procurement Transforming culture by refocusing on employee engagement, bypassing traditional authority structures, and investing in staff success. Bronze Winner Michigan MiProData: From Custom Build to Enterprise Backbone A contract life-cycle management platform that automates manual operations, monitors supplier compliance, and manages revenue while using machine learning for greater predictive insights and informed decision-making. Finalist Arizona From Backlog to Blueprint: Modernizing Cooperative Reporting A multi-phased approach shifting the cooperative purchasing program from reactive, manual tracking to a proactive, data-driven reporting framework. Finalist Washington Washington’s Bidder Contracting Guide: Clear, Transparent Communication to Create Vendor Trust and Public Confidence in State Contracting A supplier-facing resource that sets clear, fair, and transparent guidelines for establishing or modifying contract provisions.