Six categories. One evidence-first philosophy.
Recognition is based on demonstrated contribution, measurable impact and sustainable leadership — not LinkedIn popularity.
Quality Leadership
Strategic direction, transformation, decision-making and influence.
Quality Impact
Defect reduction, customer outcomes, reliability, cost of poor quality, delivery or other measurable results.
Quality Innovation
Novel use of technology, analytics, AI, automation, methods or systems.
Quality Culture Champion
Mentoring, capability building, behavioural change and engagement.
Emerging Quality Leader
Early-career professionals showing exceptional contribution and leadership potential.
Quality Profession Contributor
Education, publications, speaking, volunteering, mentoring and advancement of the profession.
How nominations are evaluated.
20 pts
Leadership
25 pts
Measurable impact
15 pts
Innovation / improvement
15 pts
People & quality culture
10 pts
Sustainability of results
15 pts
Knowledge sharing + professional ethics
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