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2026 CO-OPP Awards

 

Volunteer of the Year

Speranca Szana
Project  Manager 1
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction


Procurement Specialist of the Year

Collen St. Cyr
Sourcing Planner
Ohio Department of Health

 


CO-OPP ANNUAL AWARDS
RECOGNIZING MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Annually CO-OPP recognizes members who have demonstrated their proficiency, creativity and dedication to the profession of public procurement.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

CO-OPP's Volunteer of the Year recognizes the invaluable contributions of members demonstrating exceptional involvement in chapter activities. We are grateful for those who actively participate in events organized, hosted, or sponsored by CO-OPP. Their efforts not only promote the good name of CO-OPP but also positively reflect on the purchasing profession, enhancing our organization's reputation within the industry. Their dedication and hard work are truly inspiring, and we deeply appreciate their commitment to our community.

PROCUREMENT MANAGER OF THE YEAR

The Procurement Manager of the Year recognizes a CO-OPP member who has made significant contributions to the advancement of procurement within their entity, chapter, and NIGP. Additionally, the recipient may have gone above and beyond by offering educational and professional development opportunities, including support for professional certification.

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR

The Procurement Specialist of the Year award honors a CO-OPP non-supervisory member who has significantly contributed to the advancement of procurement within their entity, chapter, and NIGP.

 

CO-OPP 2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS

     

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Janelle Collier, City of Piqua 
 


 PROCUREMENT MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Christina Harvey, Southwest Ohio Regional Transit
 



CO-OPP AWARDS PAST RECIPIENTS


2024
Volunteer of the Year
Whitney Tchoula, Senior Buyer, Montgomery County

2023
Volunteer of the Year
Mary K. Harper, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, Procurement Administrator, Supreme Court of Ohio

2022
Buyer of the Year
Beverly Yount, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, Purchasing Analyst, City of Piqua

Volunteer of the Year
Donna Davies. Contract Anlayst, Ohio Department of Administrative Services

2021
Manager of the Year
Charlie Rosol, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Procurement Manager,Cleveland Metroparks
 

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