Media Release | August 25, 2025
Pasco County Media Relations & Communications
~~Award celebrates innovation, leadership & top-tier procurement practices~~
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Excellence, confirmed! Pasco County’s Purchasing Department earns the prestigious 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI), recognizing our team’s commitment to innovation, professionalism and leadership in public purchasing.
“This award reflects the dedication and strategic thinking of our entire Purchasing team,” says Purchasing Director Carrie Roberts. “We work hard to ensure every procurement decision is transparent, efficient and community-focused – it’s an honor to be recognized for that work.”
Pasco’s Purchasing team doesn’t just buy things – we continually strive to make the process smarter, faster and more purposeful – to better serve our entire community.
The AEP Award is presented annually to public agencies that meet rigorous standards across multiple categories, including productivity, e-procurement and continuous improvement. The AEP program is supported by leading organizations in public procurement, including the California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO) and the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO).
Pasco is honored to receive this recognition as we continue to raise the bar in public service through thoughtful, strategic procurement practices.
To learn more about Pasco County Purchasing – including how your business can do business with us – visit: mypas.co/DoBusinessWithUs
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