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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.

Applications Now Open
Deadline May 22, 2026
Online Ceremony September 24, 2026

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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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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 now open and must be submitted by May 22, 2026.

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

The online ceremony on September 24, 2026 showcases finalist case studies and recognizes organizations driving a Culture of Impact across North America.

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

Success Stories from 2025 Winners

Achieving sustainable growth through continuous improvement at Equinox Gold

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Innersense Organic Beauty: Transforming order fulfillment through Kaizen

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Revolutionizing sales order processes: Codexis’ journey to operational excellence

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Quality scrap reduction and OEE improvement at Novolex

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