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Celebrating 25 Years of the Procurement Journey

NIGP & the Central Gulf Coast Chapter of NIGP proudly recognized Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) for reaching an incredible milestone—25 years as a member of NIGP.

For a quarter century, ECUA has been an important part of the public procurement profession, demonstrating a continued commitment to integrity, professionalism, and service to their community. Their dedication reflects the spirit of the procurement journey—growing in knowledge, strengthening partnerships, and advancing excellence in public service.

Congratulations to the ECUA team on this remarkable achievement and thank you for being part of the journey.

2026 NCPP ABOVE & BEYOND AWARDS
Nomination Period Now Open

Thank you to everyone—members and guests—who joined us in Crestview for such a fantastic chapter meeting! A special thank you to Ms. DeRita Mason and the incredible Okaloosa County team for hosting us and making us feel so welcome.

We are proud to share that the Central Gulf Coast Chapter of NIGP (CGCC-NIGP) has been awarded the 2025 Gold Chapter Performance Standards Seal by NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement.

This national recognition reflects our chapter’s dedication to excellence in leadership, education, member engagement, and operational standards. The Chapter Performance Standards program was developed by NIGP to promote continuous improvement and recognize chapters that go above and beyond in serving their members and advancing the procurement profession.

Earning the Gold Seal places CGCC among a distinguished group of chapters working to strengthen professional development and collaboration across the public procurement community. We’re incredibly grateful to our members, board, and volunteers who made this achievement possible!

We look forward to continuing this momentum—and reaching even greater heights together.