The International Quality Awards 2026 are now open for entries.
Apply by 30 January.
About the Emerging Talent Award
About the awards
This award recognises the quality professional who has demonstrated the greatest impact on their organisation by applying their knowledge and skills in the areas below, set out in the CQI Profession Map.
To be eligible for this award, you must be a quality professional in the first three years of your quality career and have a role with no line-management responsibilities.
This award is free to enter.
Applicants will only meet the eligibility requirements for either this award or the Quality Professional of the Year award; entries which apply for both categories will be removed.
How to enter
Ensure you complete all questions and support your application with robust data. If your entry contains confidential or sensitive information, please clearly state this.
Categories, criteria and marking scheme
Word limit: 1,500 words and up to six supporting slides
| Context | Describe how you have positively impacted your organisation by using your understanding of its context in how you do your job. | 10 marks approach 10 marks results |
| Governance | How have you made an impact on your organisation through your approach to meeting its governance requirements? | 10 marks approach 10 marks results |
| Assurance | How have you made an impact on your organisation through your approach to meeting its assurance requirements? | 10 marks approach 10 marks results |
| Improvement | How have you made an impact on your organisation through your approach to meeting its improvement requirements? | 10 marks approach 10 marks results |
| Leadership | How have you made an impact on your organisation through your leadership behaviours? | 10 marks approach 10 marks results |
Here are some resources to support you with your application:
