Local Government Procurement Awards

The Local Government Procurement Awards were launched in 2012 to recognise and celebrate procurement professionals or teams who are making a difference in local government and the community. The Awards recognise excellence and best practice in the field of procurement within the local government sector.
There are five award categories that make up the Local Government Procurement Awards.
Council Procurement Award Categories
- New Procurement Professional
- Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year
- Sustainable Procurement Achievement
The award recipients receive a personalised plaque and professional development training of the winner’s choice to the value of $2,500.
LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award
In 2019 LGP introduced the LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award, to celebrate the diversity of LGP Approved Contractors and recognise excellence in supporting the local government sector.
The recipient receives a personalised plaque and associated branding to promote their achievement.
Foundation LGP Approved Contractor Award
In 2020 LGP introduced the Foundation LGP Approved Contractor Award, to acknowledge and recognise the outstanding contribution and innovation of our foundation contractors supporting the local government sector.
The recipient receives a personalised plaque and associated branding to promote their achievement.
For further information please contact:
Council Procurement Awards – Emma Murray, Director Corporate Services or 02 8270 8710
Approved Contractor Awards – Michelle Burgess, Contractor Relationships Manager or 0455 081 845.
AWARD WINNERS

Procurement Awards 2020
The winners of the 2020 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below:
- 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
Procurement Awards 2019
The winners of the 2019 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below:
- 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
Procurement Awards 2018
The winners of the 2018 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below:
- 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 AwardHighly commended – Cindy Garrahy, Armidale Regional Council
Procurement Awards 2017
The winners of the 2017 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below:
- 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
Procurement Awards 2016
The winners of the 2016 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below:
- 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
Procurement Awards 2015
The winners of the 2015 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below.
- 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
Procurement Awards 2014
The winners of the 2014 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below.
- Christy Cantwell, Queanbeyan City Council
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award
- Bronwyn Challis, Canterbury City Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award
Procurement Awards 2013
The winners of the 2013 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below.
- Suzanne Cameron, Narrabri Shire Council
NSW Local Government New Procurement Professional Award
- Mary-Ellen Wallace, Wyong Shire Council
NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Award
Inaugural Procurement Awards 2012
The winners of the inaugural 2012 Local Government Procurement Awards are listed below.
- 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
LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award 2020
The winner of the 2020 Award is:
- Garwood International
Inaugural LGP Approved Contractor of the Year Award 2019
The winner of this inaugural Award is:
- Brandworx Australia
The two highly commended nominees are:
- Allstaff Australia
- Origin Energy
Foundation LGP Approved Contractor
Presented to Leonards Advertising in 2020
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