Recognising excellence in supply chain resilience and business continuity in response to Covid-19.

This category rewards teams who adapted to the Covid-19 crisis to protect their organisations and supply chains by putting plans in place and switching operations/suppliers/routes to market etc. Entries can also include projects where lessons have been learned and more robust business continuity plans have been put in place.

Recognising social, environmental and responsible procurement projects.

This category encompasses social, environmental and responsible procurement projects. These can be either procurement-led or organisation-led initiatives but must evidence the specific procurement or supply chain role in the project’s success. We welcome entries from all aspects of sustainability from modern slavery and human rights, climate change and energy conservation through to community and regeneration projects.

Recognising procurement projects that deliver significant social value outputs.

This category is open to both public and private sector organisations that are using innovative procurement and contracting strategies to deliver social value. In this category we welcome entries that demonstrate positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Maori and Pasifika peoples, ethnic minority groups, people with disability, disadvantaged and remote communities.

Recognising innovative technology projects that deliver significant results.

This category is open to procurement or supply chain teams showcasing successful technology projects that have made significant business impact. Technology providers may also enter case study-led projects where they have worked in partnership with the procurement organisation.

Recognising successful cross-functional teamwork projects.

This category rewards procurement teams who have implemented successful projects, for example a sourcing project or business process improvement initiative, working collaboratively with internal teams or departments.

Recognising excellence in professional procurement capability development.

This category rewards training or development programmes that have substantially raised the capability and influence of the procurement or supply chain team, leading to improved performance, results and business integration.

Recognising public sector procurement excellence.

This category is open to all public sector bodies and rewards projects that demonstrate how procurement has successfully managed public sector specific challenges or opportunities.