2025 Local Government Procurement Awards
Across New South Wales, procurement professionals and contractors are driving smarter solutions, championing sustainability, and creating meaningful outcomes for communities. The 2025 Local Government Procurement Awards are your opportunity to recognise this work – and nominate the individuals, teams, and organisations making a real difference.
Winners will be announced at the LGP Annual Conference Dinner on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at Doltone House, Darling Island, Sydney.
Key Dates
Nominations open:
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Nominations close:
Friday 19 September 2025
Awards presented: Tuesday 21 October 2025 at the LGP Annual Conference Dinner
Who Can Nominate?
Anyone can submit a nomination – colleagues, managers, clients, or even self-nominations.
These awards recognise excellence, leadership, and innovation in procurement across the NSW local government sector.
If you’ve seen someone make an impact, now is the time to recognise their work.
How to Nominate
1. Download a nomination form from the relevant dropdown below
2. Complete the form, ensuring all required fields and supporting evidence are included
3. Submit via email to the contact listed in the relevant award section
Award Nomination
Your work, or that of your colleagues, clients, or contractors, deserves recognition. Nominate them today and help us celebrate the people and projects shaping the future of local government procurement in NSW.
Council Awards
For individuals, teams, or organisations working within NSW local government.
Award Categories:
New Procurement Professional
Recognises rising talent with under two years’ experience in local government procurement. This award celebrates early contributions and fresh thinking.
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year
Honours professionals with two or more years’ experience who consistently deliver excellence and inspire others through their work.
Procurement Project of the Year
Acknowledges outstanding procurement initiatives that demonstrate strong governance and deliver positive financial, environmental, and social outcomes.
Council Award Recipients Receive:
Personalised award plaque
$2,500 in professional development training of their choice
Recognition across the NSW local government sector
To Nominate
Download & Complete the Council Awards Nomination Form
For enquiries:
Emma Murray, Director Corporate Services
Phone: 02 8270 8710
Email: [email protected]
LGP Approved Contractor Awards
For organisations contracted under an LGP panel.
LGP Approved Contractor of the Year
Recognises a contractor delivering outstanding results under the LGP contract. The award highlights excellence in ESG leadership, service innovation, commercial success, brand engagement, and community impact across NSW.
Contractor Award Recipient Receives:
Personalised award plaque
Branded promotional materials
Recognition across LGP communications
To Nominate
Download & Complete the Contractor Award Nomination Form
For enquiries:
Michelle Burgess, Supplier Relationships Manager
Phone: 02 8270 8719
Email: [email protected]
Previous Award Winners
2024 Procurement Award Winners
- Anna-Marie Bird, Muswellbrook Shire Council
New Procurement Professional Award- Highly commended – Joshua Gregory, Woollahra Municipal Council
- Highly commended – Nerida Carr, Central Darling Shire Council
- Inner West Council Procurement Team
Procurement Project of the Year- Highly commended – Liverpool City Council
- Highly commended – Murrumbidgee Council
- Lana Axford, Penrith City Council
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year Award- Highly commended – Natalie Nissen, Lake Macquarie City Council
2023 Procurement Award Winners
- Levi Manuel, Northern Beaches Council
New Procurement Professional Award- Highly commended – Amal Kemp, Sutherland Shire Council
- Highly commended – Amy Wallace, Albury City Council
- City of Parramatta Council
Sustainable Procurement Achievement - Alison Leckie, Northern Inland Regional Waste Group
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year Award- Highly commended – Charlotte Neilson, Tweed Shire Council
- Highly commended – Danny Andrews, Central Coast Council
2022 Procurement Award Winners
- Denise Jones, Leeton Shire Council
New Procurement Professional Award - Blacktown City Council
Sustainable Procurement Achievement - Carly Cembala, Singleton Council
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year Award
2020 Procurement Award Winners
- Cindy Tran, Canterbury-Bankstown Council
New Procurement Professional Award - Waverley Council
Sustainable Procurement Achievement - Marea Getsios, City of Canada Bay
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year Award
2019 Procurement Awards Winners
- Charlotte Cottam, Liverpool City Council
New Procurement Professional Award - Byron Shire Council
Sustainable Procurement Achievement - Craig Wade, Cessnock City Council
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year Award
2018 Procurement Awards Winners
- Michael Cable, Sutherland Shire Council
New Procurement Professional Award - Lake Macquarie City Council
Sustainable Procurement Achievement - Lisa Neal, Northern Beaches Council
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year Award- Highly commended – Cindy Garrahy, Armidale Regional Council
2017 Procurement Awards Winners
- Tania Myers, Coffs Harbour City Council
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award - North Sydney Council
NSW Local Government Sustainable Procurement Initiative- Highly commended – Shannon Noble, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
- Ashleigh Simpson, The Hills Shire Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award- Highly commended – Thomas Brayley, Tweed Shire Council
2016 Procurement Awards Winners
- Jessica Duong, City of Sydney
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award - Lyn Blain, Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils
NSW Local Government Sustainable Procurement Initiative - Kristie Ward, Mid-Western Regional Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award- Highly commended – Preston Parkes, Glen Innes Severn Council
- Highly commended – Chris Hayne, Wollongong City Council
2015 Procurement Awards Winners
- Deb Tuckerman, Great Lakes Council
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award - Illawarra Joint Organisation
NSW Local Government New Procurement Organisation Award - David Connelly, Bankstown City Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award - Ian Rudgley, City of Sydney
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award
2014 Procurement Awards Winners
- Christy Cantwell, Queanbeyan City Council
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award - Bronwyn Challis, Canterbury City Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award
2013 Procurement Awards Winners
- Suzanne Cameron, Narrabri Shire Council
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award - Mary-Ellen Wallace, Wyong Shire Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award
2012 Inaugural Procurement Awards Winners
- Taryn O’Donnell, Lake Macquarie City Council
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award - Michael Robinson, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award
2024 LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award
- State Asphalt Services
- Highly commended – Norwest Recruitment
2023 LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award
- Telstra Limited
2022 LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award
- Blackwoods
2020 LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award
- Garwood International
2019 Inaugural LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award
- Brandworx Australia
- Highly commended – Allstaff Australia
- Highly commended – Origin Energy
2024 Foundation LGP Approved Contractor
Presented to Brandworx
2023 Foundation LGP Approved Contractor
Presented to Complete Office Supplies
2020 Foundation LGP Approved Contractor
Presented to Leonards Advertising
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