Ontario Public Buyers Association. Official Chapter of NIGP

Awards & Scholarships

OPBA recognizes excellence and supports the continued growth of public procurement professionals across Canada through our awards and scholarship programs.

These initiatives celebrate leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the profession, while also helping to expand access to professional development and education.

OPBA Awards

OPBA’s awards program recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact in public procurement.


Scholarships

OPBA is committed to supporting access to education and professional development through scholarship opportunities.

OPBA–Canoe Scholarship

In partnership with Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, OPBA is proud to launch a new national scholarship program supporting public procurement professionals across Canada.

This $20,000 investment in professional development supports learning opportunities delivered through the Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL), OPBA’s national learning hub.

Learn More About the OPBA–Canoe Scholarship

Why It Matters

Recognizing excellence and investing in learning are key to strengthening the public procurement profession. OPBA’s Awards & Scholarships programs support a strong, connected community of professionals committed to continuous improvement and leadership across the public sector.