Award of Merit

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The TASBO Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations recognizes Texas school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education services centers that are committed to following professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services. Each year, TASBO accepts applications for new certification and recertification.

Application Deadline: October 4, 2021

New This Year: The Application Process

An individual for each organization will use the TASBO registration site to begin the application process. Applicants will select the option for "New Application" or "Recertification". This registration and payment will begin your application process. Following your registration, you will receive an email with further instructions to provide TASBO with required documentation.

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Top School Purchasing Teams Honored

We are proud to announce that 53 educational organizations will be recognized for following best practices in the area of purchasing operations. Each team will be honored at an awards reception on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Austin during the TASBO annual conference. The Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations is sponsored by BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing.

“It’s a worthwhile program that continues to grow since its inception in 2009,” said Tracy Ginsburg, TASBO Executive Director. “The Award of Merit was created to recognize Texas school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education services centers that are committed to following professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services. It is an honor to recognize these recipients.”

2021 Purchasing Award of Merit Recipients

*New Recipients for 2021

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