Excellence in Business Transformation Award

Hosted at the Business Change & Transformation Conference

We are delighted to welcome submissions for the Excellence in Business Transformation Award, a prestigious recognition of outstanding leadership and delivery in organisational change and transformation.

This award celebrates individuals, teams, or organisations that have successfully led and implemented initiatives enabling their organisations to adapt, grow, or innovate in response to evolving business needs.

If you’ve delivered meaningful transformation within the last 24 months — whether structural, cultural, strategic, or operational — we want to hear from you.

Why Enter?

• • Gain industry recognition for your impact, innovation, and leadership in change & transformation
• • Showcase your success in front of peers, experts, and leading organisations.
• • Inspire the next wave of best practices in the field.
• • Finalists will receive a complimentary 2-day ticket to the Business Change & Transformation Conference Europe 2026.

**Please note that we will not be accepting submissions from vendors or consultants unless the submission is endorsed by an end-user organisation. The end-user organisation must participate in the screening interviews if selected. Only end-user organisations can become finalists/winners **

🎯 Award Purpose

To recognise outstanding leadership and delivery in business transformation initiatives that have enabled organisations to:

• Navigate and implement meaningful change

• Deliver measurable impact and business value

• Foster innovation, resilience, and collaboration

📝 Submission Questions

Please structure your submission by answering the following questions:

1. Transformation Overview
   Describe the change or transformation initiative your team or organisation undertook. What were its objectives, scope, and the drivers behind it?

2. Leadership and Collaboration
   How was the transformation led and governed? What collaboration or stakeholder engagement contributed to its success?

3. Innovation and Change Approach
   What innovative practices, frameworks, or methodologies did you apply? How did they support the delivery of the transformation?

4. Business Impact and Outcomes
   What measurable results were achieved (e.g., performance improvements, cultural change, cost savings)? Include any available data or testimonials.

5. Sustainability and Lessons Learned
   How is the change being sustained over time? What challenges did you encounter, and what lessons could be valuable to others?

You may also upload up to 3 supporting documents, such as:

• Transformation plans or change roadmaps

• Communication materials

• Metrics and performance data

• Stakeholder or leadership testimonials

🧠 Judging Focus

Our expert judging panel will assess entries based on:

• Clarity and ambition of transformation goals

• Leadership and people-centric approach

• Measurable business impact

• Innovation and adaptability

🗓 Submission Window

Open: 23 February 2026
Close: 20 March 2026

✅ Ready to Submit?

Tell us your story and showcase your impact.

Have a question? Contact Andrew Morris – andrew[at]irmuk.co.uk