Individual of the Year Award

This category celebrates outstanding work by individuals working within a public procurement team or function. It recognises that while procurement is a team sport, it needs outstanding individuals to break boundaries and make lasting change.

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 to date. (This answer will not be scored)

Please describe the individual’s key achievements in their public procurement role.

Outline the standout accomplishments that demonstrate their impact, leadership or excellence in procurement practice.

How has the individual demonstrated innovation or contributed to the evolution of procurement within their organisation or sector?

Provide examples of new ideas, approaches or improvements they have introduced and the difference these have made.

In what ways has the individual shown commitment to their own professional development and continuous learning?

Describe how they have pursued growth through training, qualifications, mentoring or other learning opportunities.

How has the individual supported or inspired others within their team or wider organisation?

Explain how they have contributed to team culture, shared knowledge or helped others develop and succeed.

What proactive steps has the individual taken to address challenges or seize opportunities in their role?

Highlight examples of initiative, problem-solving or leadership that have delivered positive outcomes.

How has the individual’s contribution been recognised and what makes their achievement stand out?

Include any formal recognition, feedback or testimonials and explain why their work deserves to be celebrated.

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Entry Terms & Conditions

Entry Questions

Background
Please provide an overview of the individual being nominated, including details of their background and whether they are new to the profession or have many years of experience in delivering public contracts. (This answer will not be scored)

Please explain the reason that you believe that this individual deserves to be nominated for this Award

Please provide examples of where this individual has gone above and beyond to deliver successful outcomes through procurement.

Please provide a detailed example of how the individual performed within one specific procurement exercise, during the appropriate period, and explain how the outcome of the process benefited from their action.

Please provide examples of how the individuals’ personal performance has been innovative, unique, creative or ground-breaking?

Please explain how the individual has improved the overall strategy or performance of the procurement operation?

Has your organisation taken any lessons from this individual’s development and used these to improve policy or deliver benefit internally – and explain what effect this this had on other individuals within the organisation?