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North America’s most prestigious recognition for continuous improvement!

KAIZEN™ Awards North America 2026

Discover what stands behind the KAIZEN™ Award and explore the winners from the latest editions.

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The KAIZEN™ Award North America recognizes organizations that stand out as benchmarks in continuous improvement best practices and is based on the following criteria:

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Motivation of internal teams to drive improvement and strengthen continuous improvement behaviors.

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Leadership engagement to support and accelerate improvement activities.

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Public recognition of benchmark examples of continuous improvement best practices.

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Enhancing continuous improvement practices by strengthening team capabilities.

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Watch the KAIZEN™ Awards North America 2026 recording and discover the stories behind this year’s outstanding achievements.

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Applications for the next edition are open

Don’t miss the opportunity to submit your company’s projects for the KAIZEN™ Award. To apply, simply fill in the form available here and send it to awards-us@kaizen.com.

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19

Editions

+10

Winners

+300

Applications

+1500

Participants

How to Apply

Applying to the KAIZEN™ Awards North America 2026 is simple:

Complete the official application form with details about your project, methodology, and results.

Send the completed form to:

awards-us@kaizen.com

All applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

Download Application Form here.

Winners from the Latest Edition

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Do you still have questions about the KAIZEN™ Award?

Organizations across the United States and Canada, from all sectors, that have implemented Continuous Improvement initiatives delivering measurable impact.

Applications are evaluated by a panel of experts based on results achieved, methodology, cultural adoption, and scalability of impact.

Yes, the ceremony is free to attend. Registration is required.

Have Questions? Need Help?​

For any questions about the event, registration, or how to watch the ceremony, feel free to contact us at:
awards-us@kaizen.com

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Achieving sustainable growth through continuous improvement at Equinox Gold

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