UPPCC Announces 2007 Sterling Agencies & Fully Certified Agencies

August 17, 2007 - The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) announced its Class of 2007 Sterling Agencies and Fully Certified Agencies in conjunction with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP) 62nd Annual Forum and Products Exposition in Hartford, Connecticut. So far this year, forty-six stellar agencies have achieved the distinguished and unique honor of being fully certified. Of those forty-six agencies, six received additional recognition as UPPCC Sterling Agencies. This is a truly outstanding accomplishment as it "demonstrates the agency's continuous commitment to professionalism and excellence" said UPPCC Governing Board Chairman, Don Buffum, CPPO as he presented the six agencies with their awards.

Each year the UPPCC recognizes those public entities that have met specific criteria. Fully certified agencies apply annually for recognition of a 100% UPPCC certified procurement departmental staff. A significant accomplishment for many agencies as UPPCC certification requires each staff member to meet established criteria consisting of public purchasing experience, education/training and successful completion of a rigorous examination to become certified as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB). Sterling Agencies are those special agencies who have consistently earned Fully Certified recognition from the UPPCC for three consecutive years.

The 2007 Sterling Agency Awards were presented to City of Ames, Iowa, City of Goodyear, Arizona, City of Miami, Florida, City of Naperville, Illinois, El Paso County, Colorado and Washington County, Oregon.

2007 Fully Certified Agencies