News release
For the fifth year in a row, the College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management department has been honored with the 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute Inc.
The recognition places COC among 216 organizations nationwide — and one of only 15 higher education institutions in the U.S. and Canada — to receive the award in 2025, according to a news release from the college.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by the National Procurement Institute,” CPRM Executive Director April Marin said in the release. “This award demonstrates our team’s strong commitment to excellent customer service, integrity in procurement practices and continuous improvement.”
The AEP Award recognizes excellence in procurement by organizations that obtain high scores on standardized criteria that measure innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership, the release said.
COC’s CPRM department manages all purchasing, ensuring compliance with state codes and board policies while responsibly stewarding taxpayer dollars, the release said.
Last fiscal year, the seven-person team processed approximately $40 million in purchase orders.
The National Procurement Institute promotes the achievement of excellence in public and nonprofit procurement through education, certification, professional development and networking of its membership.
For more information about the college’s CPRM department, visit www.canyons.edu/administration/contracts/index.php.
