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People
Engagement of internal teams in the improvement and reinforcement of continuous improvement behaviors
The leading continuous improvement distinction in north america
KAIZEN™ Awards
North America
Celebrate innovation, meet the winners, and discover what drives excellence in continuous improvement.
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19
Editions
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10+
Winners
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300+
Applications
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1500+
Participants
The KAIZEN™ Awards
Where the best improvement stories get told
KAIZEN™ awards criteria
What the best have in common
The KAIZEN™ Awards North America recognize organizations that are a benchmark in continuous improvement practices and are based on the following criteria:
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Leadership
Leadership involvement to support and drive improvement activities
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Benchmarks
Public recognition of the best continuous improvement practices
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Growth
Strengthening continuous improvement through capability building across the organization
real people with real impact
KAIZEN™ Award Gallery
Success Stories from PAst Winners
The work behind the wins
faq
Still have questions about the KAIZEN™ Awards?
Organizations across the United States and Canada, from all sectors, that have implemented Continuous Improvement initiatives delivering measurable impact.
- The jury comprises members of the Kaizen Institute and partner organizations.
- If a project does not fit its submitted category, the jury may, with the candidate's consent, reassign it to a more suitable category.
- The initial evaluation is based on the application form. For projects moving to the second stage, a company visit will be conducted.
- Selection criteria include the actions implemented, methodologies applied, and results achieved.
- The jury will select laureates for each category. The jury also reserves the right to withhold awards if entries do not meet the required standards.
- Please submit the application via email to awards-us@kaizen.com
- Projects must be conducted within the US or Canada and concluded within the last two years.
- Candidate projects may already have received other awards.
- Projects already recognized in previous editions of the KAIZEN™ Awards will not be accepted.
- Additional information, such as indicators, images, or videos, can be included to support the application.
No, both are free of charge and open to any organization, regardless of its size.
Yes, the KAIZEN™ Award ceremony is recorded and, after the event, it is made available online for viewing.
Projects submitted for consideration must have been implemented within the last two years and may have received recognition in other competitions, provided it was not awarded by the Kaizen Institute