Call for Nominations 2024

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.

Award Criteria and Eligibility Requirements:

• A global leader who has applied and demonstrated the Deming principles
• An organization that exhibits multidimensional excellence (e.g. excellence in safety, environmental responsibility and a view towards inclusion)
• An organization known for continuous improvement
• An organization that has increased in shareholder value over a sustained period of time due to organic growth
• An organization where operational excellence has made a decisive impact on the competitive position of the firm
• Evidence of a culture in which all stakeholders in the organization are treated with dignity and respect
• A leader who requires data-driven analysis and has clear commitment to impactful training and skill development

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.

• Nominations Deadline: June 15, 2024
• Winners Announcement: August 15, 2024
• Award Ceremony: October 29, 2024

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