GS1 UK is proud to announce the introduction of the Excellence Awards in association with Cranfield School of Management. The winners of the GS1 UK Excellence Awards will be announced at the Annual Conference. These awards will recognise the outstanding work, innovation, boldness, commitment, leadership and pioneering spirit when implementing the GS1 System.
The awards are not industry specific and will be judged against a set of weighted criteria by a panel of industry experts. There will be one winner in each category.
Nominations are now closed for the two awards. Shorlisted nominees will be announced in the coming weeks.
Award winners will receive:
- a personalised plaque presented at the GS1 UK Annual Conference
- an award winner logo for publications and websites
- coverage on the GS1 UK website, newsletters and industry media
Individual Award (Leadership in Standards) |
Company Award (Standards in Action) |
| This award recognises the contribution made by an individual in championing the promotion and implementation of GS1 standards within their organisation, sector or industry. The individual is recognised as an agent of change and has had a visible impact on contributions made in implementing GS1 standards. It also recognises the leadership role of the individual in being an advocate of GS1 standards. |
This award recognises an organisation’s achievement in delivering clear, measurable business benefits through the adoption of GS1 standards. The award also acknowledges organisations that have championed the wider adoption of GS1 standards throughout their industry or sector.
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Award Criteria |
Award Criteria |
The individual must have (at least one and preferably more than one of the below should apply):
• Shown commitment to promoting understanding of the GS1 system
• Led a GS1 standards development initiative and supported GS1 UK on implementation projects
• Had a significant influence on a GS1 standards adoption initiative (in a company or better an industry sector)
• Given outstanding contribution to GS1 UK and/or global work groups |
The company must be a member of GS1 UK and have (at least one and preferably more than one of the below should apply):
• Shown commitment to promoting understanding of the GS1 System among its community
• Led an initiative to increase standards adoption in its sector or with its trading partners
• Comprehensively implemented the GS1 System and demonstrated quantifiable/measurable business benefits
• Shown commitment to promoting understanding of the GS1 System among its staff
• Volunteered delegates to GS1 UK and/or global work groups |
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