Prince William County Office of Procurement Services Honored with 2025 Achievement of Excellence Award

The Prince William County Office of Procurement Services received the 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement, or AEP, from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. The award recognizes public agencies that demonstrate excellence in procurement by embracing innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership and a commitment to e-procurement.

Prince William County was one of only 48 counties in the country to receive this prestigious award for 2025, reflecting the county's commitment to high standards and best practices in public procurement.

“The AEP award reflects our dedication to delivering quality procurement services for county government,” said Shana Terry, Chief Procurement Officer/Director. “This recognition underscores our commitment to value, transparency and strategic impact across the county. I am honored that we received this distinguished award and excited to build on this success as we advance our commitment to procurement excellence.”

This year, 216 public and nonprofit agencies earned the AEP distinction. Now in its 29th year, the AEP program promotes continuous organizational improvement and establishes a national benchmark for excellence in public procurement.

County Executive Chris Shorter praised the team’s achievement:

“This award is a reflection of the professionalism and integrity that define our Office of Procurement Services. Shana and her team play a critical role in ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, fairly and transparently. Their commitment to excellence strengthens public trust and supports every department in delivering high-quality services to our residents.”

The Office of Procurement Services promotes excellence and efficiency by obtaining high-quality goods and services in a timely manner at a reasonable cost while maximizing fair and open competition, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

To learn more about the Office of Procurement Services, visit pwcva.gov/department/procurement-services.