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“And the winner of the 2026 Outstanding Chapter Award for Advocacy and Outreach goes to… The Arizona State Capitol Chapter!!!” And the crowd goes Wild!!!
I am so happy to announce that our Chapter received this distinguished award at the 2026 NIGP Forum, held last week in Columbus, Ohio, in recognition for our 2025 Reverse Vendor Trade Show (RVTS).
The 2025 event was led by Lisa Goodman and Susan Holt, along with a stellar committee that helped our Chapter break new ground. The team created a new sponsorship program that generated significant new revenue and, for the first time, developed an event brochure to enhance the experience for attendees and participating vendors. The event brought together more than 600 vendor representatives and over 30 public entities, creating an incredible opportunity to connect, build relationships, and learn more about doing business with Arizona’s public entities.
None of this would have been possible without the involvement of more than 10

Hello AZNIGP Members-

We are halfway through 2026, and our chapter has been busy. We participated in the annual Pat's Run, held our annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show at ASU West Campus and our May Chapter Luncheon.
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National Forum is only a month away and we look forward to seeing everyone in Columbus, Ohio.
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Our annual Regional Conference committee is in full swing with the vendor registration open and member registration to be open shortly.
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We have a member spotlight on Karie Ingles who has been in procurement for over two decades.

We are looking for our next leaders for Vice President and Treasurer for 2027. Applications are located in the document library. If you have questions please contact Susan Holt.

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