Recognizing World Leaders in Transformation, AI, and Operational Mastery
Nominations are opening soon for the most coveted awards in operational excellence. Discover how BTOPEX Global champions the visionaries and groundbreaking initiatives shaping the future of business worldwide.
May 21, 2026
Miami, United States
Celebrate Excellence: The BTOPEX Global Awards 2026
The BTOPEX Global Awards 2026 honor the trailblazers and organizations setting new benchmarks in Business Transformation through Operational Excellence (BTOPEX), the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Operations, and innovative Business Process Management (BPM).
Our mission is to:
Recognize: Shine a global spotlight on outstanding achievements and impactful contributions.
Inspire: Showcase best practices and innovative solutions that drive progress across industries.
Elevate: Foster a global community dedicated to the highest standards of operational excellence and transformative leadership.
These awards celebrate not just success, but the vision, dedication, and ingenuity required to navigate a complex global landscape and deliver extraordinary results.
These awards celebrate global achievements in:
- Business Transformation
- Digital Transformation
- AI & Emerging Technology
- Operational Excellence
- Continuous Improvement
We recognize organizations that have delivered real, measurable results through successful projects in these areas. The BTOPEX Awards are open to all organizations. This includes public or private, large or small, from anywhere in the world. The condition is that your project has made an impact.
The best part? Project size is not a barrier. We assess each submission based on its effectiveness, innovation, and alignment with your organization’s strategic goals. This way, every project has a fair chance to shine.
Feel free to submit multiple entries across different categories if applicable—there’s no limit to the number of submissions!
This is your chance to earn global recognition for the outstanding work your team is doing.
Review the entry guidelines now and find out how you can showcase your projects on this prestigious global platform.
Recognizing Excellence Across 12 Categories:
The Pinnacle of Global Operational Achievement
Global BTOPEX Organization of the Year
This premier award celebrates an organization for its exceptional, enterprise-wide success in implementing Business Transformation through Operational Excellence, achieving significant, sustainable global improvements in performance, customer value, and competitive advantage.
AI-Driven Operational Excellence Award
This award honors an organization for its most impactful implementation of Artificial Intelligence, achieving significant operational improvements, breakthrough efficiencies, or innovative new capabilities.
BPM Initiative of the Year
This award highlights an organization’s outstanding Business Process Management initiative that has delivered exceptional results in process efficiency, business agility, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Digital Transformation Project of the Year
This award celebrates a landmark project that has successfully leveraged digital technologies to fundamentally transform core business operations or revolutionize customer engagement.
Sustainable Transformation & ESG Excellence Award
This award honors an organization for masterfully integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operational transformation, achieving demonstrable business value and positive societal impact.
Supply Chain Resilience & Innovation Award
This award celebrates excellence in building adaptive, intelligent, and resilient global supply chains through groundbreaking operational innovation and strategic technology adoption.
Transformational Leadership Award
This award highlights an individual leader’s pivotal role and exceptional guidance in spearheading a specific, highly successful transformation project or initiative.
AI in Operations Visionary Award
This award celebrates an individual visionary for exceptional foresight and influential leadership in championing and implementing Artificial Intelligence for significant operational advancement.
Operational Excellence Rising Star Award
This award honors an emerging leader who demonstrates significant potential and has made an early, impactful contribution to the field of operational excellence.
Most Innovative Use of Technology in Operations
This award highlights an organization’s creative and impactful application of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, Blockchain, Quantum etc.) to solve complex operational challenges and unlock new efficiencies..
Customer-Centric Process Innovation Award (Cx)
This award celebrates an initiative that has radically improved customer experience and loyalty through pioneering process design or transformative re-engineering.
Future of Work & Operational Agility Award
This award honors an organization for successfully implementing innovative work models and agile operational practices that significantly enhance productivity, employee engagement, and business responsiveness in the evolving future of work.
Unveiling Greatness: Jury-Selected Awards Recognizing Pioneering Achievements
Shining Brilliance:
The Golden Globe Project Award Honors Exceptional Achievements In Innovation And Impact
The Golden Globe Project Award is the highest honor of the event, selected by the judges from the category winners based on overall excellence. It’s the exciting finale of the ceremony, with category winners eagerly hoping for the ultimate recognition.
BTOPEX Honors Exceptional Leadership: Introducing The Lifetime Achievement Award For Individual Leaders
The BTOPEX Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates outstanding leaders in business transformation. This judge-selected award recognizes individuals who have made career-long contributions and have had a lasting impact on their organizations and industries.
Key Dates
February 21, 2026 – Awards Entries Close
May 21, 2026 – Awards Ceremony & Winners Announced
Entry fee: Early Bird $159 (Normal $249).
Upon paying the registration fee, you are confirming your intent to submit entries in the selected categories. Following registration, you may proceed to submit your Main Entry Document. You have the opportunity to edit and fine-tune your submissions until the final deadline of 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on February 21, 2026.
We eagerly anticipate your participation in the awards.
For any additional support or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at info@btopex.com.
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BTOPEX GLOBAL is a conference dedicated to business transformation, operational excellence, and process improvement. It brings together industry experts, professionals, and thought leaders from various sectors, offering a platform for networking, sharing knowledge, and showcasing best practices in driving organizational success