Future Leaders Award
New for 2025/26!
This category identifies the procurement people of tomorrow – the next generation of professional who are redefining what is possible and how procurement will look in the future. It is open to those at the early stages of their procurement career, regardless of at what point they have begun their journey.
Sector: Public Sector
Timescale: A GO Awards submission in this category must cover activity during the period January 2024 to June 2025.
Entry Questions
Background
Please provide background detail about the individual being nominated for this award, including their career history or background. (This answer will not be scored)
What has the nominee achieved so far in their public procurement role, and how have they made an early impact?
Describe specific contributions or successes that demonstrate their potential and value to the organisation and to public procurement as a whole
How has the nominee shown leadership qualities or taken ownership beyond their expected responsibilities?
Provide examples of initiative, decision-making or influence that reflect emerging leadership capabilities.
In what ways has the nominee embraced learning and development to grow in their role?
Explain how they have pursued professional growth, including training, mentoring or self-directed learning.
How has the nominee contributed to innovation or transformation within their team or organisation?
Describe any fresh ideas, improvements or changes they have helped introduce, and the outcomes of those efforts.
How has the nominee supported or inspired others, including peers, colleagues or stakeholders?
Highlight examples of collaboration, mentoring or team contribution that show their ability to positively influence others.
Why do you believe this individual is a future leader in public procurement?
Summarise what sets them apart, including any recognition received, and how they are shaping the future of the profession.
Entry Questions
Explain the impact you have had on the procurement function(s) or team(s) that you have been working with and how? How has this benefited both the organisation and wider stakeholders?
Please provide detail of a specific project or initiative that you have supported in your procurement role and explain the difference and impact your specific contribution has made.
Which challenges are you most passionate about procurement helping to solve? How is that evidenced in the approach you have taken so far?
What new skills have you developed or honed as a result of coming into a procurement role via one of our PPoT routes and how are these helping you and the team that you are working within?
Where are you on your professional journey and how are you supporting that via continuous professional development?
