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SUMMARY:OPBA Ignite: Achieving Excellence in Procurement: An Overview of the AEP Award
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DESCRIPTION:OPBA Ignite: Achieving Excellence in Procurement: An Overview of the AEP Award\n\n02/27/26 01:00 PM EST\n - 02/27/26 02:00 PM EST\Description:\nOPBA Ignite\nFriday, February 27, 2026\n1 PM - 2 PM ET (Virtual Event)\nRegistration closes February 26, 2026 - 12:00 PM ET.\n \nWhat does procurement excellence really look like—and how can you measure it?\n\nThis webinar provides a practical overview of the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award and how it can be used to assess procurement maturity, strengthen governance, and demonstrate the strategic value of procurement.\n\nDesigned for public and non-profit procurement professionals, the session will outline the AEP criteria, what the application process involves, and how organizations of all sizes can use the framework as a benchmark for continuous improvement—even if they are not yet ready to apply.\n\nWhether you’re new to the AEP Award or considering applying in the future, this session will help you understand what excellence looks like in public procurement and how to work toward it.\nPresenter:\nCarrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, APP, FCCM\nNPI Board of Directors | AEP Officer\n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			Title\n			\n			\n			Fee\n			\n			\n			Member Status\n			\n			\n			Points\n			\n			\n			CEUs\n			\n			\n			Hours\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Members\n			\n			\n			$20.00 + HST\n			\n			\n			Members Only\n			\n			\n			0.0000\n			\n			\n			0.0000\n			\n			\n			1.00\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Non Members         \n			\n			\n			$35.00 + HST      \n			\n			\n			All Registrants        \n			\n			\n			0.0000     \n			\n			\n			0.0000      \n			\n			\n			1.00           \n			\n		\n	\n\n\nPlease refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:OPBA Ignite: Achieving Excellence in Procurement: An Overview of the AEP Award<br /><br />02/27/26 01:00 PM EST - 02/27/26 02:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br /><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">OPBA Ignite<br />
Friday, February 27, 2026<br />
1 PM&nbsp;- 2 PM ET (Virtual Event)<br />
Registration closes February 26, 2026&nbsp;</strong><strong>- 12:00&nbsp;PM ET.</strong><br />
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<p>What does procurement excellence really look like&mdash;and how can you measure it?</p>

<p>This webinar provides a practical overview of the&nbsp;<strong>Achievement of Excellence in Procurement&reg; (AEP) Award</strong>&nbsp;and how it can be used to assess procurement maturity, strengthen governance, and demonstrate the strategic value of procurement.</p>

<p>Designed for public and non-profit procurement professionals, the session will outline the AEP criteria, what the application process involves, and how organizations of all sizes can use the framework as a benchmark for continuous improvement&mdash;even if they are not yet ready to apply.</p>

<p>Whether you&rsquo;re new to the AEP Award or considering applying in the future, this session will help you understand what excellence looks like in public procurement and how to work toward it.</p>
<strong>Presenter:</strong><br />
<strong>Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, APP, FCCM<br />
NPI Board of Directors&nbsp;|&nbsp;AEP Officer</strong>

<p paraeid="{2c7befc7-b23f-414c-8327-e3b7d91fc9cb}{3}" paraid="965017807"><strong>Registration Fees:</strong></p>

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			<p>$20.00 + HST</p>
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			<p>Members Only</p>
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			<p>0.0000</p>
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			<p>1.00</p>
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			<p><strong>Non Members&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>$35.00 + HST&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>All Registrants&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>0.0000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>0.0000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>1.00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Please refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.opba.ca/docs/OPBA_Refund-Payment_Policy.pdf">our refund + payment policy</a>&nbsp;for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.</p>

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