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Entry Information

 

Entries for the LCS Awards 2025 open on 3rd March 2025 and close on 16th May 2025. Finalists will be announced 12th June 2025. All awards are free to enter however if you are a finalist we would encourage you to attend the awards ceremony where the winners will be announced on 12th September in Cardiff. 

To enter, choose the category or categories that best align with your work—you can submit entries in multiple categories. The application form questions are designed to guide you in providing relevant information and aligning your submission with the award criteria. You can complete a submission on behalf of yourself, your team or organisation or you can nominate an individual, team or organisation and complete the submission for them.  

To begin, simply click on the award category you wish to enter. You can save your entry at any time and return to complete it later. Your submission will only be considered once it has been formally submitted.

Each award entry requires responses to five questions, with a total word count of up to 1,500 words, along with supporting evidence. Full details, including the specific questions and criteria, are available on the entry forms.

 

Organisation Award

LCS Organisation of the Year Award

This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to Lean principles and Continuous Improvement. The organisation will have successfully embedded a culture of Operational Excellence, delivered measurable business results, and fostered innovation through Lean thinking.

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Individual Award

LCS Global Champion Award

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated unmatched dedication and influence in driving a culture of Continuous Improvement worldwide.

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Team Award

LCS Team of the Year Award

This award recognises a team that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to Lean principles and Continuous Improvement. The team will have successfully delivered measurable business results and fostered innovation through Lean thinking.

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Organisation Award

LCS Innovation Award

Recognising a visionary organisation pioneering the future of Operational Excellence through innovation, emerging technologies, and next-generation methodologies.

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Organisation Award

LCS People-First Award

Recognising the organisation that has embedded Continuous Improvement in a way that champions people, culture, and long-term sustainability.

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Individual Award

LCS Leadership Award

Awarded to an outstanding leader who has demonstrated exceptional vision, influence, and strategic leadership in embedding Lean and improvement principles.

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Individual Award

LCS Rising Star Award

Celebrating a next-generation improvement professional who is making an early but significant impact and shaping the future of operational excellence.

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Organisation Award

LCS Learning & Development Excellence Award

Recognising the most outstanding training, coaching, or learning approach that has elevated improvement capabilities.

Kaizen Impact Coaching

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LCS Sustainability Award

Honouring a Continuous Improvement initiative that has made a measurable difference in environmental sustainability, responsible business practices, and long-term Operational Excellence.

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LCS Improvement for Good Award

This award recognises an organisation that has harnessed the power of Continuous Improvement to tackle humanity’s biggest challenges—such as poverty, healthcare, sustainability, education, or social justice.

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