Procurement Awards
The Local Government Procurement Awards recognise excellence, best practice and exceptional work demonstrated by either an individual, group or organisation and reward them for making a difference in local government and their community. The award recipients receive a personalised plaque and professional development training of the winner’s choice to the value of $2,500.
Nomations for the 2025 Procurement Awards will open in July, and close in September.
New Procurement Professional
To be eligible the nominee must have less than 2 years’ experience in procurement within NSW local government.
Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year
To be eligible the nominee must have minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement within NSW local government.
Procurement Project of the Year
This award is for either an individual or organisation that has demonstrated exceptional performance in implementing best practice procurement. Best practice procurement is delivered under a good governance framework and includes the consideration of financial, environmental and social outcomes.
2024 LGP Approved Contractor of the Year
LGP celebrates the diversity of our Approved Contractors and recognises their excellence in supporting the local government sector. The award will reflect the company’s achievements specifically under the LGP contract. The awarded recipient receives a personalised plaque and associated branding to promote their achievement.
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- Higly 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 commneded – 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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