Smith County Receives National Recognition
Posted/updated on: December 8, 2011 at 2:25 am
TYLER — Smith County is one of few government entities nation-wide to receive the 2011 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Purchasing Institute. This prestigious award is earned by those entities that demonstrate excellence, innovation, professionalism, productivity and leadership in their procurement practices.
“We have worked with the Commissioners Court to implement a lot of good procedures,” Smith County Purchasing Director Kelli Davis said. “This is a great honor for the County.”
NPI member and Texas Public Purchasing Association (TxPPA) President Kay Foster presented the award to Smith County during Commissioners Court on Tuesday.
“This award is based on performance measures and best practices. Mrs. Davis and the Smith County Purchasing Team have gone above and beyond to provide the best and most efficient purchasing procedures to the citizens of Smith County,” Mrs. Foster said.
In addition to the prestigious national award received by Smith County Purchasing Department, Mrs. Davis is also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Outstanding and Dedicated Service to TxPPA, an award she has received two years in a row for her service as a Board Member and chair of three committees.
