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By CPC Helpdesk
Now into its third year, Crescent Purchasing Consortium is delighted to announce the return of its annual summer awards gala, which, in a new twist for 2026, will see categories open to both CPC framework suppliers and our 10,000+ members.
Previously known as the CPC Supplier Excellence Awards, an expanded CPC Excellence Awards will take place on Friday 26th June in a prestigious central Manchester location and will be complemented by a new daytime exhibition, allowing members the chance to interact with CPC suppliers, before the awards ceremony itself takes place, later in the afternoon.
The CPC Excellence Awards are free to enter and will showcase how our trusted suppliers are helping drive both quality and innovation for CPC’s wider member community, while recognising performance that has exceeded members' expectations. 👏
The CPC Excellence Awards nomination process begins now, remaining active until 31st March, with categories as follows...
Products/Services of the Year
Commitment to Carbon Reduction & Sustainability
Young Procurement Professional of the Year (up to age 30)
New Supplier of the Year
Small Supplier of the Year (up to 50 employees)
Medium Supplier of the Year (up to 250 employees)
Large Supplier of the Year (over 250 employees)
Collaboration within Education of the Year
Innovation within Education of the Year
Customer Service Excellence of the Year
Social Impact within the Education Sector
Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
*NEW* CPC Member Best Collaborative Project
*NEW* CPC Member Contribution to Procurement within their institution
*NEW* CPC Member Outstanding Procurement Officer/Professional
*NEW* CPC Member Outstanding Giving Back Project
Celebrating the contributions organisations have made in support of our CPC members, while considering sustainability and social impact, categories will be open to framework suppliers and members alike for nomination - including self-nomination.
Submit your nominations for the 2026 CPC Excellence Awards via the event's dedicated site at CPCExcellenceAwards.co.uk
If you would like to find out about the different sponsorship opportunities available, table packages, or exhibition spaces, we encourage you to contact our Head of Communications and Engagement, Rana Holland, or Events Coordinator, Ellie Griffiths.
CPC Managing Director, Darren Lowe, said, “I’ve watched with great pride as our Excellence Awards have grown every year, continuing to raise money for our Giving Back charity initiative in the process. I’m delighted they will now shine the spotlight on our members as well as suppliers, while offering an opportunity for them to network together.
Over the past two years, we’ve had some fantastic, worthy winners and I am looking forward to seeing what this year’s round of nominations brings, as well as finding out about the amazing work going on across the education sector
Read on for winners and photos from our previous CPC Excellence Awards, held in Manchester on Thursday 26th July 2025.
