Best Education, Training or People Development Award

This award recognises the Irish-based third level institution, technical training college or organisation that can best demonstrate excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge or skills in the procurement profession.

Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying attention to the criteria listed below.

• Background: Please outline the size and nature of your organisation.
• Programme: What is the curriculum or programme? Please detail curriculum development, student/delegate numbers and course accreditation and affiliation.
• Development: How did the course prepare or develop the students/delegates for their career in procurement?
• Excellence in Education & Training: Provide examples where an individual or the institution has gone beyond curricular requirements to facilitate students or delegates.
• Challenges: Outline the challenges your organisation has faced over the last year and how your team demonstrated initiative, creativity, and leadership to overcome them.
• Industry Exposure: Outline the exposure of students/ delegates to the wider community. This may include listings of invited speakers, details of external research, industrial or other relevant institutions nationally and globally.
• Please provide details on dissemination of studies to the broader community: this can include publications, workshops and student awards or details of any competitions entered and prizes attained.