Deming Cup

Deming Cup for Operational Excellence

Awarded annually, the Deming Cup for Operational Excellence recognizes world leaders who have made outstanding contributions in the area of operational excellence and who have fostered a culture of continuous improvement in an organization. 

For a retrospective look at the Deming Cup and its honorees since 2010, we encourage you to watch our retrospective highlights reel here. 

The Deming Center is currently accepting nominations for honorees of the 2026 Deming Cup through June 15, 2026. Nominations can be made through self or third-party recommendations. The nominee must demonstrate his/her/their contribution in the achievements of operational excellence through specific and measurable outcomes. Individuals can receive the award only once during their lifetime. For more information on nominee eligibility and to fill out a nomination application, please click here.