Categories

The deadline for submissions is set for May 22nd, 2026.

Please click the buttons below to view the category criteria and enter via our online entry form.

Before submitting your entry, please read the HOW TO ENTER page for our Items Checklist and Step-by-Step Guide, and REGISTER NOW. You can find the full category criteria by clicking through to your category below.

If you have any questions, please contact our team.

Overall Operational Excellence Award

Operational Excellence Leader

Operations Team of the Year

Operations Manager / COO of the Year

Rising Star in Operations

Green Operational Excellence Award

Women in Operations

Innovation in Operations

Digital Transformation and AI Award

Best Use of Technology in Operations

Operational Excellence in Retail

Operational Excellence in Tourism & Leisure

Operational Excellence in Manufacturing

Operational Excellence in Financial & Professional Services

Operational Excellence in Healthcare

Operational Excellence in Construction

Operational Excellence in Public Sector

Operational Excellence in ICT, Media and Telecomms

Operational Excellence in Life Sciences

Operational Excellence in Engineering

Operational Excellence in Third-Level Education

Operational Excellence in Facilities Management

Operational Excellence in Transport & Logistics

Operational Excellence in Food & Beverage

Operational Excellence in Utilities

Training Programme of the Year

Operational Excellence in Customer Experience

Safety Culture Transformation Award

Excellence in the use of Data & Analytics in Operations