Each March, during National Cooperative Procurement Month, the National Cooperative Procurement Partners Association presents the Above & Beyond Awards—a peer-nominated recognition celebrating individuals and teams who go the extra mile in public procurement.
What makes this award especially meaningful is that nominations come directly from colleagues and peers, representing all levels of procurement—whether it’s an entry-level buyer, stockroom clerk, procurement manager, or CPO. Out of all the nominations received across Canada and the U.S., only 12 individuals and 3 teams are selected. Earning this recognition is truly a remarkable achievement.
Congratulations to OPBA member Victoria D’Astrice from the Regional Municipality of Halton Region on being named one of this year’s award recipients!
Well done, Victoria!
Victoria D’Astice
Halton Region, Canada
Victoria plays a key role in supporting the department with the management of the Region’s largest and most impactful contracts to ensure vital services. She is also a key support for the Region’s Procurement By-law update project, implemented on Feb 1, 2024. She also led the creation, review, and implementation of 9 new procurement e-Learn modules and coordinated with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure project timelines were met. With new incoming team members, Victoria volunteered to take on additional work to assist the team and also trained all the new staff to ensure service levels continue to be met.