An amazing honor for which I am both speechless and humbled . . . I received today an American Flag that was flown over the Virginia State Capital in Richmond in recognition of my contribution to the 2014 Public Procurement Forum.
In the accompanying letter the Director wrote that my presentation on “Bridging the Disconnect between Finance and Purchasing” was extremely helpful to an extraordinary number of the Commonwealth’s procurement staff,” and that the insights from these sessions will enable “many to re-examine their current activities with an eye on improvements.”
While I have had a great deal for which to be thankful in my life, including being an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2004 and 2005, this by far is the one I will cherish the most.
Thanks to Director Robert E. Gleason, Bob Sievert and the entire Virginia team. Since I began covering Virginia back in 2007, you have and continue to be a beacon of excellence in public sector procurement.
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piblogger
December 29, 2014
Reblogged this on Procurement Insights EU Edition and commented:
Editor’s Comment: A great honor and wonderful way to end 2014!
halgood
December 29, 2014
Congratulations Jon! Richly deserved! You expertly addressed a very important subject, not confronted frequently, in a helpful collaborative spirit, and to the benefit of all.
piblogger
December 29, 2014
Thank you for the kind words Hal, it is very much appreciated.
colincram
December 29, 2014
Jon, this is brilliant news – though I am hardly surprised. Your profile is rising generally and is due to your excellent journalism and your creation of a great on-line journal. I am delighted for you.
piblogger
December 29, 2014
Thank you, Colin. I was an unexpected surprise and a great way to end 2014.
Tomi
December 30, 2014
Congratulations Jon
piblogger
December 30, 2014
Thank you, Tomi.
Mark Ford-Langstaff
January 5, 2015
Congratulations Jon from all at Future Purchasing.
piblogger
January 5, 2015
Thank you, Mark.