The Industry's Elite Cross-Industry Awards Program. Showcasing the most outstanding Business Transformation, AI & OpEx Achievements
The Business Transformation & Operational Excellence Awards were established to globally showcase the most outstanding achievements in Business Transformation, AI, Agentic AI, and Operational Excellence.
The focus of this elite awards program is to demonstrate to the global business community the real, measurable results that organizations achieve through the successful implementation of AI-driven innovation, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.
The Awards will be held in conjunction with the Business Transformation & Operational Excellence World Summit (BTOES).
The Business Transformation & Operational Excellence Awards are open to all organizations — both private and public sector — across the globe that have implemented AI, Agentic AI, or Operational Excellence programs to deliver exceptional business results.
The Business Transformation & Operational Excellence Awards (BTOES Awards) were established to globally showcase the most outstanding achievements in Business Transformation, AI, Agentic AI, and Operational Excellence.
Proudly hosted in conjunction with the Business Transformation & Operational Excellence World Summit (BTOES), these prestigious awards celebrate organizations that are shaping the future of business through innovation, intelligent transformation, and operational mastery.
The focus of this elite program is to demonstrate to the global business community the real, measurable results organizations achieve through the successful implementation of AI-driven innovation, transformation programs, and enterprise-wide excellence practices.
Entries are welcomed from organizations across all industries and sectors, both public and private, from around the world. Whether your project is large or small, local or global, the judging process emphasizes impact, innovation, and alignment with strategic goals, rather than budget or scale.
Participants are encouraged to submit entries across multiple categories where applicable—there is no limit to the number of submissions per organization.
This is a unique global platform to gain recognition for the exceptional work you and your team have accomplished.
Take the time to review the Entry Guidelines and discover how you can showcase your achievements to the world’s leading community of transformation and excellence professionals.
CLICK HERE – HOW TO ENTER THE AWARDS
First launched in 2006 as The Global Six Sigma Awards, this program quickly rose to become the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the business improvement community. Originally part of the Global Lean Six Sigma and Business Improvement Summit, its reputation was built on its rigorous two-step scoring system, independent judging process, and strict confidentiality standards — principles that continue to define the awards today.
Under the stewardship of BTOES, the program has evolved beyond its Six Sigma roots to reflect the modern realities of business transformation. It now encompasses strategy execution, value creation, customer experience excellence, AI integration, and agentic intelligence—representing the full spectrum of transformation driving the enterprises of tomorrow.
By expanding its focus from incremental improvement to holistic transformation, the BTOES Awards now honor organizations that are not only achieving operational excellence but also redefining what is possible through AI-enabled innovation and organizational agility.
Best Achievement in Business Transformation
Recognizing enterprise-wide transformation programs that deliver measurable strategic, cultural, and financial impact.
Best Achievement in Operational Excellence to Deliver Value Creation & Innovation
Celebrating organizations that have achieved breakthrough innovation or significant new value through world-class operational excellence.
Best Achievement in Enterprise AI Deployment
Honoring organizations that have successfully integrated AI to enhance performance, decision-making, and overall business outcomes.
Best Achievement in Customer Experience Transformation
Recognizing excellence in designing and executing transformation programs that significantly elevate customer experience and loyalty.
Best Operational Excellence Program
Awarded to organizations demonstrating sustained operational excellence driving agility, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
Best Achievement in Cultural Transformation & Sustainability
Showcasing organizations that have built high-performing, purpose-driven cultures aligned with sustainability and long-term success.
Best Achievement in Intelligent Automation (AI, RPA, Low-Code, Hyperautomation, ML, Cognitive)
Celebrating the intelligent use of automation and AI to transform operations, improve productivity, and deliver measurable results.
Best Achievement in Workforce & Talent Transformation
Recognizing organizations that have redefined leadership, culture, and capability-building to future-proof their workforce.
Best Achievement in Supply Chain Excellence (Sustainability, Resilience & Risk Management)
Honoring organizations that have achieved outstanding results in building agile, sustainable, and risk-resilient supply chains.
Best Achievement in Process Intelligence (BPM, Process Mining & Continuous Improvement)
Celebrating organizations using process intelligence and continuous improvement to drive data-driven operational excellence.
Best Achievement in IT & Cloud Modernization for Operational Excellence
Recognizing transformational programs leveraging IT modernization and cloud innovation to enable speed, scalability, and performance.
Best Achievement in Agentic AI Innovation
Honoring pioneering use of Agentic AI systems to enhance decision-making, creativity, and enterprise transformation.
"It was an honor for Avis Budget Group to win Best Organizational Achievement in Lean Enterprise Improvement in the first year of our Lean Six Sigma deployment. The award process was thorough and it gave Avis Budget Group a tremendous platform to demonstrate the success our young Performance Excellence deployment has achieved. The $40 million of verifiable hard-dollar savings ABG’s Performance Excellence team was able to achieve in its first year was a key deliverable of the company’s annual strategic plan."
Vice President Performance Excellence Deployment Leader, Avis Budget Group
"It has been an honor to accept the award for Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Healthcare this year. The award has allowed SSFHS to increase the credibility of its Lean Six Sigma Program within its own system and in the communities it serves. The award shows our customers and competitors that we are committed to excel and progressing steadily as we improve the quality of care for our patients."
Regional CEO, Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc. – Northern Indiana Region
"We are extremely excited to have received this recognition for Best Emerging Business Improvement. I believe this terrific award recognizes that customers can depend on our ability to live our mission statement every day with on time delivery, lowest industry turn times, customer service of exceptional value, service and products of the highest quality. Also, I'd like to compliment the organizers for their excellent recognition program."
President and Chief Executive Officer of PAS Technologies
"I was very pleased to accept the award of Best Project Achievement in Business Enabling Processes on Delphi's behalf. It was especially gratifying to receive external validation from a diverse and global audience that included contingents from some of our key customers and competitors."
Global Director of Customer Satisfaction, Delphi Gas Engine Management Systems
"It was an exceptional moment when we first learned BMO Financial Group was the recipient of three Global Six Sigma and Business Improvement Awards. Theses awards are truly attributable to all the hard work and dedication of our employees across North America. Lean Six Sigma has enabled BMO Product Operations to significantly improve our customer service and organizational cost management in today's challenging economic environment. We are determined to intensify our commitment to Lean Six Sigma business improvements as we continue to deliver great customer experiences."
P. Eng, MBA, Deployment Leader and Master Black Belt, BMO Financial Group
"Capital One has received multiple awards through our participation in the Global Six Sigma Award Program, including most recently the 2008 Platinum Award for Process Excellence Project and the Best Project Achievement in Innovation or Product Development. This prestigious external recognition is a great confirmation of the exceptional business results delivered by our associates."
Sr. Vice President, Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Capital One Bank
Finalists have the option to create and display a poster presentation showcasing their award entry. View a selection of Award Finalist Poster Presentations from previous programs.
