# Volusia County Wins Procurement Excellence Award

Volusia County Purchasing and Contracts Division has received the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute for the 18th time since 2003. This national recognition highlights the division's sustained leadership in innovative procurement practices, effective public fund management, and maintaining high standards of procurement integrity. The award underscores Volusia County's commitment to professional excellence among 54 county governments honored across the U.S. and Canada.

- **Why this matters:** This award signals Volusia County's procurement division as a benchmark for best practices and innovation in public sector procurement.
- Procurement professionals can leverage insights from Volusia County's approach to enhance transparency, efficiency, and integrity in their own operations.
- Industry stakeholders should recognize Volusia County as a stable and professional contracting environment, potentially increasing confidence in bidding and partnership opportunities.
- This recognition may influence procurement strategies and training programs aimed at achieving similar excellence in other local government agencies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Volusia County Purchasing and Contracts Division
- National Procurement Institute (NPI)

### Sources
- [Volusia County wins 18th NPI achievement of excellence award - WFTV](https://www.wftv.com/news/local/volusia-county-purchasing-division-earns-national-award-18th-time/MKQE3UGHJNDTDGI4L5PPJSOY2Y) - WFTV