Our 2026 International Quality Awards offer an exciting, multi-sector, and multinational array of finalists, all chosen for their work in powering performance through quality. Join me at Quality Live in London to celebrate and recognise their work and look out for their stories in CQI communications.
International Quality Awards 2026 finalists
We're delighted to announce the finalists for the International Quality Awards 2026.
The CQI’s annual International Quality Awards celebrate quality excellence across eight categories, recognising and rewarding the contribution of quality professionals, teams and organisations worldwide. Our panel of subject-matter experts evaluates and judges the entries to ensure submissions meet the strict criteria.
We continue to see year-on-year growth with more stand-out entries than ever across all categories, including a 50% increase in submissions from our corporate partners.
We’re delighted to see a truly global representation of entries from 37 countries, including first-time finalists from Nigeria and submissions representing sectors from property to defence.
Our Quality Professional of the Year Award continued to receive strong engagement, which recognises the quality professional who has demonstrated the greatest impact on their organisation.
I would encourage everyone thinking of entering this award to do so because it will take them outside their comfort zone and really challenge them. It is not about winning, it is about putting yourself out there.
| Emerging Talent | Muhammad Alhussein – Sdeira Group Charlotte Orton – Sellafield Shivam Popli – Skanska Costain Strabag Joint Venture |
| Quality Professional of the Year | Matt Fox – MBNL Karmela Palma Samson – QFCRA Karine Rackham – Sellafield Dave Treadwell – Valeo |
| Digital Transformation | Accenture Abu Dhabi Housing Authority GlobalLogic (A Hitachi Group Company) Mitsubishi Electric Middle East, Africa and CIS |
| Developing Quality Talent | Laing O’Rourke Sellafield WSP |
| Quality Team of the Year | BAT Joseph Gallagher Group Ministry of Defence |
| Quality Organisation of the Year | Thales UK Topline Ltd |
The award winners will be announced as part of Quality Live on Thursday 25 June in London. The winners of the CQI Volunteering Impact award and Outstanding Contribution to Quality Management Practice will also be announced.
Congratulations to all our finalists and thank you to everyone who submitted their applications.
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