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AWARDS


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Submission Process
The Awards Chair accepts nominations for Buyer, Manager, and Volunteer of the Year in the Fall. Any member or officer may submit nominations. Buyer of the Year and Manager of the Year nominees will be evaluated on their contributions to KAPPP, to the entity the nominee serves, and to NIGP and the profession.

Awards Selection The Awards Chair will review each form returned by a nominee. Only one (1) nominee may be selected for each award.  The award consists of a framed certificate with the recipient's name and entity name and will be consistent in quality and appearance to past awards.

KAPPP AWARD PROGRAM

KAPPP recognizes the achievements and contributions of its members with several annual awards.   Be on the lookout for a communication in July 2025 for how to apply for these annual awards and recognitions.


Available Awards

Manager of the Year

Awarded to a KAPPP member from the rank and file of Purchasing Manager or Supervisor as selected by the designated committee, it honors the individual who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and has contributed significantly to the field of public purchasing during the calendar year.

Buyer of the Year

This recognition is presented to an KAPPP member from the rank and file of Buyer or Purchaser as selected by the designated committee. It is awarded annually to the individual who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and has contributed significantly to the field of public purchasing during the calendar year.
Volunteer of the Year
This award shall be presented to an KAPPP member who have made a significant difference in the success of KAPPP by:
  • providing a needed service to KAPPP
  • exceeding the expectations of the chapter
  • demonstrating that an initiative was instrumental in the development of programs, ideas or methods to solve problems and/or enhance KAPPP's strategic goals and objectives
  • displaying character that has made a positive difference to the membership
  • providing an activity or service which resulted in positive changes for the chapter



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KAPPP

Kansas Association of Public Purchasing Professionals (KAPPP), chartered on August 27th, 1983, is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of education and cooperation between public purchasing professionals in Kansas.  Click HERE to learn more about KAPPP.

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