Supplier Award Nominations
Recognizing Suppliers that go above and beyond to provide professional, responsive and proactive service to Iowa State University. Suppliers must demonstrate their ability and willingness to: consistently provide high level customer service to Iowa State University, maintain and foster relationships with Iowa State University (including key stakeholders), and align their internal resources with Iowa State University needs.
Must be a current Iowa State University contracted Supplier with a 2 year or greater working relationship with Iowa State University.
Recognizing the significant impact small businesses make at Iowa State University. Suppliers must demonstrate exemplary customer service, innovative solutions, and meaningful partnerships.
Must have been awarded an Iowa State University Purchase Order within the calendar year of the award. Must be a privately owned corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship that also meets at least one of the following criteria*: Small Business Concern, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business, HUBZone Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disables Veteran Owned-Owned Small Business, Certified Iowa Targeted Small Business. *see definitions at https://supplier.procurement.iastate.edu/additional-info/supplier-award-program/small-business-award
Recognizing extraordinary collaboration and innovation between a contracted Supplier and Iowa State University. Suppliers must demonstrate true partnership efforts through providing value, exceeding expectations and taking a proactive approach to present new initiatives and alternative solutions to enhance the contract and working relationship with Iowa State University.
Must be a current Iowa State University contracted Supplier which provides products and/or services that are broadly used University-wide and has a 3 year or greater working relationship with Iowa State University.
Recognizing extraordinary customer service, engagement in collaborative efforts, willing to pivot to assist when new issues arise, and by providing solutions that positively impact Iowa State University.
Must have provided goods or services to Iowa State University within the calendar year of the award.
Recognizing a supplier who shares Iowa State University’s commitment to sustainable business practices by providing environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and/or managing energy consumption.
Must be a current Iowa State University contracted Supplier that has provided a sustainable product and/or service in the last calendar year either through raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance or disposal of products.
Recognizing Suppliers in cyBUY, our eProcurement platform, that go above and beyond to provide exceptional value and extraordinary customer service to Iowa State University. Suppliers must demonstrate their ability and willingness to consistently provide high level, responsive customer service, and maintain and update core lists/contract pricing to align with the needs of Iowa State University.
Must be a current Iowa State University cyBUY, eProcurement, Supplier and have had a catalog on cyBUY for 2 or more consecutive years. Internal stores (Central Stores, Chemistry Stores, Printing Services, the Bookstore, and Transportation Services) are not eligible for this award.
Unfortunately, it does not appear that this supplier meets the eligibility requirement for this award, please visit https://supplier.procurement.iastate.edu/additional-info/supplier-award-program to see if there is another Supplier Award they may be eligible for.
What is the date of the last transaction with the Supplier OR the PO/SCN number associated with the project(s) with the Supplier?
What department(s) or unit(s) did you work with in 2021?
Attach a letter of support from your Iowa State University contact named on this form. The letter of support should highlight the criteria being evaluated for this award.