Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) proudly celebrates the recognition of its members who serve in state procurement offices across the country and NASPO staff as recipients of the 2026 NASCA 20 Under 40 Award, presented by the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA).

The NASCA 20 Under 40 Awards honor emerging leaders who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and leadership in state government. This year’s recipients include individuals who are making a significant impact within the public procurement community and across the nation.

“This recognition of our members and staff highlights the important work we do every day to support state procurement offices across the country,” said Lindle Hatton, Chief Executive Officer, NASPO. “Through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and collaborative achievements, NASPO and our members continue to elevate the profession and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.”

The achievements of these award recipients reflect a broader commitment to excellence within state government and reinforce NASPO’s mission to advance public procurement through leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

NASPO extends its congratulations to all 2026 NASCA 20 Under 40 honorees and is proud to see its community represented among this distinguished group of leaders.

“It’s exciting to see our community represented in this year’s NASCA 20 Under 40 Awards,” said Lindle Hatton, CEO of NASPO. “These individuals exemplify the passion, creativity, and dedication that continue to move public procurement forward.”

NASPO looks forward to celebrating their accomplishments and continuing to build on the strong foundation they have helped establish for the future of the profession.

To view the full list of 2026 NASCA 20 Under 40 Award recipients, visit: https://www.nasca.org/nasca-news

About NASPO: NASPO® is a non–profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. www.naspo.org

About NASCA: Founded in 1976, NASCA is the nation’s only nonpartisan, nonprofit organization serving chief administrative officers or CAOs. NASCA provides a forum for state chief administrative officers to exchange information and learn new ideas from each other and private sector partners. NASCA engages states in transforming government operations through shared knowledge, operational excellence, and thought leadership.

For more information on NASCA, please visit NASCA.org