Lean Six Sigma Research & Publications
Recognising outstanding research, publications, and intellectual contributions that advance the global body of Lean Six Sigma knowledge.
Awards in This Category
Your submission will be evaluated across all relevant awards by our academic and practitioner judges.
CILS Research Excellence Award
Recognises outstanding academic or applied research that advances the theoretical or practical foundations of Lean Six Sigma.
Best Published Work Award
Awarded to the most impactful book, journal article, or white paper published in the last two years that has contributed meaningfully to the Lean Six Sigma body of knowledge.
Thought Leadership Award
Celebrates an individual or institution that has shaped the direction of Lean Six Sigma discourse through influential commentary, frameworks, or case studies.
Best Postgraduate Research Award
Honours an outstanding Masters dissertation or PhD thesis in the field of Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, or continuous improvement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Research or publications must relate directly to Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, or continuous improvement
- Work must have been published or completed within the last three years
- Both academic and applied/practitioner research are eligible
- Co-authored works may be submitted with all co-authors named
- A full copy or accessible link to the work must be provided