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Rewarding the people driving superior operational excellence and business transformation initiatives across the globe

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For years, the annual Global OPEX and Business Transformation Awards have recognized and celebrated those who have spearheaded superior operational excellence and business transformation initiatives within their organizations.

2023 Awards Winners


Best Process Transformation Project Under 90 Days
  • Winner
  • Signode
  • Honorary Mention

  • Siemens Gamesa
Best Continuous Improvement System
  • Winner
  • Cumberland
  • Honorary Mention

  • Gilead
Best Strategic Business Transformation Project
  • Winner
  • Gilead
  • Honorary Mention

  • Signode
Business Transformation Leader of the Year
  • Winner
  • Chuck Brandon - US Army
Best Transformation Project Delivering Customer Excellence
  • Winner
  • BCBSM
  • Honorary Mention

  • Entergy
Best Digital Transformation Initiative
  • Winner
  • Siemens Gamesa
  • Honorary Mention

  • Entergy
Best Achievement in Transforming Organizational Culture
  • Winner
  • Implenia
  • Honorary Mention

  • Siemens Gamesa
Community Contribution of the Year
  • Winner
  • Alexander Breskvar

2024 Awards Shortlist Announced:


Business Transformation Leader of The Year Best Strategic Business Transformation Project
Best Continuous Improvement System Best Process Transformation Project Under 90 Days
Best Achievement in Transforming Organizational Culture Best Digital Transformation Initiative
Best Transformation Project Delivering Customer Excellence

How to Apply


Read through the OPEX and Business Transformation Awards Application Guidelines first - they outline key information you need to successfully complete your awards application, including the 2023 judging criteria, the seven exciting awards categories that are up for grabs, and key dates for your diary!

Once you've read through the application guidelines, download this application form, fill in the details, and send it back to us at opexawards@iqpc.co.uk!

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Hear From Our 2022 Winners!


Cumberland Building Society

Watch as we speak to Stephen Donne, Kerry Charters and Liam Benson on all things Cumberland Building Society related as they discuss their business transformation journey and much more!

Affinity Water

Watch as we speak to Luke Sambridge as he discusses the processes to transform the business and much more…