Online Event
KAIZEN™ Awards
North America 2025
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM EDT
By watching the recording of the online ceremony, you’ll get front-row access to:
Inspiring project showcases from top-performing organizations
Hear impactful acceptance speeches and authentic team stories
Gain insights from leading voices in continuous improvement
About the Event
The KAIZEN™ Awards North America recognize organizations that have achieved outstanding results through continuous improvement.
This virtual ceremony honors teams that have applied the KAIZEN™ methodology to deliver measurable impact — from operational gains and customer value to sustainable cultural transformation. It highlights real examples of how continuous improvement drives excellence, resilience, and long-term performance across different industries.
Categories:
- Excellence in Sales Award
- Continuous Improvement Program Award
- Operational Breakthrough Award
- Lean Project & Construction Management Award
- Excellence in Kaizen Culture Award
- Quality Excellence Award
- Process Breakthrough Award
- Global Optimization Program Award
Meet the 2025 Finalists
These outstanding organizations have been selected as finalists in recognition of their excellence in applying KAIZEN™ practices across key areas:
Meet the Hosts
The 2025 ceremony will be led by three of our Kaizen Institute North America leaders:
Dan Chartier
Managing Director & Partner
With over 25 years of experience leading Lean transformations across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and services. Dan works closely with executive teams to design and implement strategies that build a culture of continuous improvement and deliver measurable, sustainable results.
José Pires
Senior Partner
Brings extensive experience in Operational Excellence, leading global Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity, lead times, and customer service across sectors like automotive, healthcare, and food. Focuses on Lean Manufacturing, Logistics Improvement, and TPM, with successful projects delivered in over 25 countries.
Víctor Rodríguez
Director of Operations
Over 10 years of global experience in Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, leading KAIZEN™ transformations across manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and healthcare. Specializes in strategy deployment, lean operations, and sustainable performance systems to help organizations boost agility, efficiency, and customer-centric growth.
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
Highlights from the 2024 Kaizen Award
Relive the energy, inspiration, and excellence from last year’s ceremony, where outstanding organizations were recognized for their transformative improvement journeys.
Experience the success stories, acceptance speeches, and expert insights that defined the 2024 edition.