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Apply for the ASCM Awards of Excellence

Recognizing forward-thinking leaders and companies committed to the highest levels of supply chain performance

ASCM Awards of Excellence

New Format and Categories!

Be part of an exclusive community of standard-setting supply chain organizations and industry leaders.

This year’s Awards of Excellence celebrate the corporations and industry leaders putting SCOR into action — those using the model to unlock critical performance, resilience and transformation advancements. By aligning with SCOR, supply chains can accelerate progress and gain recognition for their positive impacts.

Anyone can enter the awards, and there is no cost to participate.

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ASCM Awards of Excellence

Corporate Awards

There are two categories of awards for corporations — ASCM Standards Alignment Recognition and SCOR Implementation and Execution, with three distinct categories. 

  • ASCM Standards Alignment Recognition acknowledges the foundational work and proactive commitment of any organization that meets the criteria, celebrating significant steps to align with SCOR DS, even if the full results are not yet realized.
  • SCOR Implementation and Execution: Supply Chain Performance honors organizations achieving significant performance improvements and strategic alignment by effectively implementing the SCOR DS.
  • SCOR Implementation and Execution: Sustainability Catalyst celebrates organizations driving positive environmental, social and governance change by integrating SCOR DS and ASCM’s Enterprise Standards for Sustainability.
  • SCOR Implementation and Execution: Future-Ready Skills Cultivation and Enablement recognizes teams achieving continuous learning and skill development, rooted in SCOR DS principles.

Eligible companies can apply for both categories: the ASCM Standards Alignment Recognition and any of the three SCOR Implementation and Execution award categories.

Corporate Awards

Individual Awards

These awards celebrate supply chain professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and impact.

  • Supply Chain Performance Champion distinguishes individuals who champion the SCOR DS framework and drive significant supply chain transformation within their organizations.
  • Sustainability Champion elevates individuals who lead the integration of SCOR DS and ASCM’s Enterprise Standards for Sustainability to achieve sustainability excellence across their value chains.
Individual Awards

Important Dates

Applications Open: October 22, 2025
Applications Close: May 31, 2026
Winners Notified: July 1, 2026
Awards Recognition Dinner: September 2026 in Long Beach, California  

Why Apply?

Go beyond proving your value — showcase it. Being recognized for top-tier supply chain performance:

  • Provides global exposure to your brand through ASCM’s wide-reaching network
  • Demonstrates forward-thinking resilience
  • Helps attract talent and retain employees
  • Recognizes leadership that makes an impact
  • Elevates your standing in industry
  • Boosts your credibility and enhances your reputation.
  • Validates your supply chain’s performance and builds a case for future investments

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ascm awards

2024 Winners

ASCM Award of Excellence - Corporate Transformation

2024 Winner

Infineon

This award recognizes an organizational transformation that elevates the business as a result of a supply chain assessment leveraging ASCM global standards, products, services and resources; the APICS body of knowledge; or the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model.

ASCM Award of Excellence - Learning and Development

2024 Winner

Blue Ocean Corporation

This award recognizes an organization’s commitment to productivity and advancement based on the effective and ongoing application of educational concepts, competencies and best practices from ASCM performance-driven team training and the APICS body of knowledge.

ASCM Award of Excellence - Making an Impact

2024 Winner

CHEP

This award recognizes an initiative that creates a better world through supply chain as a result of pioneering corporate social responsibility, proven business integrity and an unwavering focus on sustainability.

ASCM Award of Excellence - Emerging Supply Chain Leader

2024 Winner

Kimberley Duarte, CSCP, Manager of Supply Chain Operations, Electra

This award, sponsored by the ASCM Young Professional Committee, honors a visionary young professional who has made contributions to the supply chain profession that demonstrate strong potential to become an outstanding leader in the field. Nominees must be no older than 35 years of age or have no more than eight years of professional experience.

ASCM Award of Excellence - Supply Chain Leader

2024 Winner

Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, Supply Chain Thought Leader, Kinaxis

This award honors an executive who exhibits extraordinary team and organizational leadership; provides dedicated coaching, mentoring and support of fellow professionals; and makes lasting contributions to the advancement of the supply chain profession.

ASCM Award of Excellence - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion

2024 Winner

Jason Tham, Cofounder and CEO, Nulogy

This award honors a professional who displays exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion, fosters professional environments that value equality and individual differences, and inspires people of all profiles and backgrounds to succeed in supply chain careers.

View Past Award Recipients