The Stanley D. Zemansky Educational Aid Program

The Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc.'s Stanley D. Zemansky Education Aid Program was established to provide educational opportunities for training and professional development to public purchasing professionals seeking a public purchasing career. MPPA is dedicated to advancing the professional goals of individuals in, or seeking a career in, public procurement, thereby increasing their competency, enhancing their career opportunities and improving the quality of their professional life.

This program provides financial aid for courses, programs, and seminars related to public procurement, contracting, materials management, inventory control, specifications development, contract administration, contract negotiations, and other related subjects. This program applies to all areas of educational opportunities.

In order to be eligible for aid, you must be a MPPA Chapter member in good standing as of the date the request is submitted and remain so during the period in which the aid is provided.

To request educational aid, members must submit the application to the Recognition Chairperson prior to the required registration deadline or payment due date. Upon receipt of the completed application, the Recognition Chairperson shall review the application for content and compliance. If the application is approved, the Chairperson shall forward the request for education aid to the Treasurer so that a check may be issued to the payee.

If denied, the member shall be so notified in writing by the Recognition Chairperson as to the reason(s) for the denial.

The Recognition Chairperson shall maintain a record of all members approved for education aid and shall report such to the Board of Directors.

Click here to download the application for the Stanley D. Zemansky Educaton Aid Program.

Recipients of the Stanley D. Zemansky Award

1991 Harry H. Bain, CPPO, C.P.M.

1991 Warren K. Wright, CPPO, C.P.M.

1992 Joanne S. Deitz, CPPO

1993 Ella H. Pierce, CPPO, C.P.M.

1994 John R. Wall, Jr., CPPO, C.P.M.

1995 Lucy L. Slaich, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM

1996 N. William Hartline, CPPO, C.P.M.

1997 William F. Armstrong, CPPO, C.P.M.

1998 Ronald C. Jones, CPPO, C.P.M.

1999 Paul T. Harris, CPPO, C.P.M.

2000 Marvin R. Long, CPPO

2001 Darla H. Herbold, CPPO, CPPB

2002 John R. Miller, CPPO

2003 no recipient

2004 Joseph D. Zissimos, CPPO, C.P.M.

2005 Brian D. Snyder, CPPO

2006 Rick Grimm, CPPO, CPPB

2007 Richard L. Shelton

2008 William (Bill) Irish, CPPO

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