Dearest Gentle Reader, it is time for me to open the floor so that you may demonstrate your literary skill. The Awards and Scholarship Committee has decided on a number of rousing topics to showcase not only your writing ability, but your story, experience, and/or opinion if you will. Not only could you gain the prestige of having written a brilliant essay, but the first place essay will receive $1500, second place $1200, to be used in future procurement career endeavors. How can you turn down such a lucrative prospect? Take a moment to peruse the topics below and then put quill to paper and let your creative juices flow!
- Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Among Public Procurement Professionals
- Investigate the factors contributing to stress and burnout among public procurement professionals and explore proactive measures and coping strategies to promote mental health and resilience in the workplace.
- Professional Development and Career Advancement
- Personal Growth Opportunities in Public Procurement: Explore the avenues for professional growth and career advancement available to public procurement professionals, including training programs, certifications, and opportunities for mentorship and networking.
- Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Among Kentucky State Procurement Agencies
- Explore the potential benefits of collaboration and knowledge sharing among different procurement agencies within Kentucky state government to optimize resources, share best practices, and promote healthy competition.
- Impact of Ethical Dilemmas on the Personal Integrity of Procurement Professionals
- Discuss the ethical challenges faced by procurement professionals in navigating competing interests and conflicts of interest and examine the personal values and integrity required to uphold ethical standards in public procurement.
- How I Learned from My Procurement Mistake
- How I Fell Into Procurement
- The Importance of Procurement in Public Organizations
Additional information regarding the essay contest is available at 2024 KPPA Essay Contest.
ESSAYS CAN BE SENT TO scholarship@kppanigp.org