Sustainable Procurement Award Series – Original Acrylic Paintings (16 x 20)

ECPAR Sustainable Procurement Award Collection (2026)

Created specifically for the 2026 ECPAR Sustainable Procurement Awards, this collection of original acrylic paintings celebrates the values of responsible procurement through powerful imagery drawn from nature.

Each artwork represents one of ECPAR's three distinctions and symbolizes a different stage of leadership and commitment toward sustainable procurement. Through wildlife and natural elements, the paintings explore themes of action, stewardship, growth, collaboration, achievement, and emerging responsibility.

Hand-painted in acrylic on stretched canvas, each piece is a one-of-a-kind original created exclusively for this awards program.

Prix Action

Featuring beavers actively building together, this artwork represents collaboration, determination, and the tangible work required to create lasting impact. It honours organizations that demonstrate excellence throughout the procurement process—from identifying needs to successfully completing a responsible procurement initiative.

Prix Excellence Stratégique

A soaring eagle rises above the forest, symbolizing vision, leadership, and the achievement of a fully integrated responsible procurement strategy. This distinction recognizes organizations that have embedded sustainable procurement into their operations and culture.

Prix Émergence

A robin watches over its nest and newly laid eggs, representing new beginnings, growth, exploration, and the first steps toward responsible procurement. This artwork celebrates organizations that have recently embarked on their sustainability journey and are building strong foundations for the future.

Details

• Original acrylic painting on canvas, unframed
• Collection: ECPAR Sustainable Procurement Awards 2026
• Size: 16 x 20 inches
• Medium: Acrylic on stretched canvas
• Style: Contemporary Indigenous-inspired wildlife art
• One-of-a-kind commissioned artworks
• Signed by the artist

Created by: Vanessa Stephens
Community: Waskaganish, Eeyou Istchee, Quebec

Individual Artwork Titles

Prix Action – Building Together
Three beavers work collectively to build and strengthen their environment, symbolizing action, cooperation, and shared responsibility.

Prix Excellence Stratégique – Vision Above
A bald eagle soaring above the forest represents leadership, strategic vision, and excellence achieved through dedication and long-term commitment.

Prix Émergence – New Beginnings
A robin and its nest of eggs symbolize growth, possibility, and the early stages of a meaningful journey toward sustainable procurement.