The focus of RFP Connexion™ is to provide both Business Client’s (BC’s) and Solution Provider’s (SP’s) with the most cost efficient and productive way of procuring and providing goods and services possible.  In doing so, our staff is dedicated to being receptive and responsive to our client’s needs and desires and providing them with the most technologically advanced on-line procurement tool in the world.  Below is a sample of success stories provided by our client’s that describes our ability to help them achieve excellence in their procurement management process.

Many great projects are completed everyday that contribute significantly to the growth and future success of their organization; however, many of these projects go without notice or recognition.  RFP Connexion™ has instituted the Project eXcellence Award to recognize those projects and individuals that have made a positive contribution to their organization and to also recognize the Solution Provider(s) (SP’s) that helped to deliver the project successfully.  This award program is intended to first and foremost spotlight the great work and projects being conducted by the registered users of RFP Connexion™.  The program will also, however, complement the Project of the Year award program sponsored by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).  Information on their award program can be found at http://www.pmi.org/info/AP_ProjectOfYearAward.asp.  Finalist of the Project eXcellence Award will be endorsed by RFP Connexion™ and encouraged to participate and submit their projects for consideration with PMI®.

Eligibility

In order for a project to be eligible for consideration of the Project eXcellence Award, the Business Client (BC) must use RFP Connexion™ for the complete procurement process.  This includes posting the RFP on the site and selecting a Solution Provider (SP) that is a registered subscriber, in good standing, with RFP Connexion™.  Projects which are completed by vendors, who are not a registered subscriber with RFP Connexion™, will not be eligible or considered for the award.  Projects may be of any size and submitted from any industry, organization, or geographical location.  All projects must be completed and formally accepted, in writing, by the Business Client at the time the project is nominated for consideration.

In order for a project to be considered, it must demonstrate or meet the following criteria:

o       Describe how the Solution Provider met, or exceed, the Business Client’s expectations for the work requested.  [Note: This must be described and supported in writing by the BC.]

o       Did the BC formally accept the project in writing and was the date provided in which the work was formally accepted?

o       Was the project completed within, or under, budget?

o       Was the project completed on, or ahead of, schedule?

o       Describe the variance between the original project budget and the final completed cost

o       Describe the variance between the original scheduled project completion date and the final project completion date

o       Describe any original, unique, and innovative tools, techniques, methods used to complete the project successfully

o       Describe the complexity of the project, including any unusual conditions or requirements that required special actions or performance

Nomination Process

Nominations may be made at any time, once the project has been completed and formally accepted by the BC.  In order to dovetail with the PMI® award program, the award period will be from 1 October to 30 September of the following year.  All nominations must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on September 30^th of each year for that year’s award.  If a nomination is submitted after this date and time, it will be considered for the award the following year. 

To nominate a project for consideration, simply click on the following link and complete the form in as much detail as possible.  If you have any questions regarding the Project eXcellence Award process, you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at (770) 239-1881 or at the appropriate numbers listed in our contact information areas.  You can also reference the Help file associated with this page.

Selection Process

A selection committee consisting of no more than seven (7) Business Client representatives will be responsible for reviewing and selecting the semi-finalist and finalist for the award.  All registered BC’s who are interested in participating on the committee must submit their name and contact information via e-mail to .   Representatives to the committee will then be randomly selected, by the Principals of RFP Connexion™, from the list of all BC’s who have indicated interest in serving on the committee.  No BC may have more than one representative on the committee.  If a member can no longer serve on the committee, then a new member will be selected by the Principals of RFP Connexion™ from the list of outstanding candidates.  Committee members shall not serve a term of more than three (3) consecutive years.

Committee members will not be allowed to vote on any project that has been nominated by their respective organization.  Committee members are also expected to act in a responsible and ethical manner by indicating any other potential conflicts of interest that may be perceived as biased or preferential to a particular project or organization.

Once all nominations have been received for the award year, the committee will make recommendations and select the semi-finalist and finalist for the award no later than 1 December.  All finalist and semi-finalist will be notified no later than December 15^th.  

Award Presentation

The Project eXcellence Award will be formally awarded to the finalist and semi-finalist at the annual International RFP Connexion™ event.  The date and location of this event will be communicated in the RFP Connexion™ Press Room .