The Procurement Department of the City of Weston has garnered a prestigious Award of Excellence in Public Procurement for 2025. In recognition of their excellence in procurement practices, the department, led by Director Martha Perez-Garviso and Procurement Assistant Maria Bishop, has joined an elite group of agencies exemplifying procurement excellence, as per the city's announcement.
To qualify for the award, agencies must meet strict criteria designed to establish effective procurement practices. Weston's procurement team went beyond simply checking boxes, integrating internal policies, automation, and professional development as core elements of their operations to meet and exceed these standards.
According to the published news on the City of Weston's official website, the Excellence in Public Procurement Awards Program, sponsored by the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. (FAPPO), aims to showcase organizations that demonstrate innovation, professionalism, productivity, and e-procurement leadership. The city's procurement department's achievement was not small feat, as it was one of only twenty-five agencies statewide to receive the accolade. The award letter, detailing their achievement, reads, "Congratulations! It is my pleasure to notify you that the City of Weston Procurement Department has received the FAPPO Award of Excellence in Public Procurement for 2025!"
For more details on Weston's procurement achievement, you can read the entire award announcement on the City of Weston's website.
