Public authorities can now submit their applications to the 2020 edition of the prestigious Procura+ Awards, which recognise procurement and related initiatives that have remarkable economic, environmental and social impacts, and that demonstrate innovation.

The application period is open until 31 March 2020.

Winning public authorities receive a trophy and promotional opportunities, with their activities widely endorsed through a variety of ICLEI publications and channels. Furthermore, a Case Study profiling each activity will be produced and disseminated on the Sustainable Procurement Platform and the Innovation Procurement Platform. And, winners will be granted free entry and a presentation slot at the next ICLEI conference.

ICLEI Members have featured prominently among previous award winners, with Members Ghent (Belgium) and Zurich (Switzerland) being among the winners in 2019.

“We are thrilled that we are able – through our public procurement – to encourage the market to change in a sustainable way, and that we can share our experiences with other purchasing authorities through our toolbox for socially sustainable workwear,” said Aline De Cokere, Public Buyer for ICLEI Member Ghent (Belgium), and the winner of the 2019 Procura+ Sustainable Procurement of the Year Award.

Applicants in previous editions have expressed that participating in the Procura+ Award helped them to benchmark their work, and to gain visibility. For winners, it was an excellent way to prove their commitment to sustainability and innovation, as well as to earn internal and external recognition.

The Procura+ Awards is an ICLEI Europe initiative, supported by the EU-funded Procure2Innovate project.

For more information on the 2019 Procura+ Awards winners and runners up, click here.

To submit an application, go to the Procura+ Awards page.