{"id":2276,"date":"2026-09-04T19:37:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T19:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/?page_id=2276"},"modified":"2026-09-04T19:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T19:37:24","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Call for Award Nominations<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>IEOM India International Conference Awards \u2013 Bangalore 2026<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>6th IEOM India International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Bridging Grassroots Innovation with Global Operational Excellence<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Bangalore, India | November 5\u20137, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Host: Bharatiya Engineering, Science &amp; Technology Innovation University (BESTIU)<br \/>\nVenue: FKCCI Bangalore \u2013 Days 1 &amp; 2 | BESTIU \u2013 Day 3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards Dinner &#8211; Day 3 (November 7 at BESTIU Campus)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Awards Dinner will be held at the BESTIU campus. Buses will be arranged for conference participants traveling from Bangalore to the BESTIU Mandrol Lake Side Campus, Vidhya Nagar, Gownivaripalli, Gorantla Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh \u2013 515231.<\/p>\n<p>Conference Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/\">https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/<\/a><br \/>\nPaper\/Abstract Submission: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=1lT6RL5\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=1lT6RL5<\/a><br \/>\nConference Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=b0OaOpL\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=b0OaOpL<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dear Colleagues,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IEOM Society International is pleased to invite award nominations for the IEOM India Conference 2026 Awards, to be presented during the 6th IEOM India International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Bangalore, India.<\/p>\n<p>The IEOM Awards Program recognizes distinguished academic and industry professionals, researchers, educators, students, innovators, and organizations for outstanding contributions to Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and related fields.<\/p>\n<p>We particularly encourage nominations recognizing excellence in Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, digital transformation, supply chain and logistics, sustainability, Lean Six Sigma, analytics, and industrial innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Universities, industries, professional organizations, IEOM chapters, faculty members, students, and individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving candidates. Self-nominations are welcome.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Award Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Industrial Engineering &amp; Operations Management Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>IEOM Industrial Engineering &amp; Operations Management Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Operations Management Award<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Engineering Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Operations Research &amp; Analytics Award<\/li>\n<li>Supply Chain &amp; Logistics Excellence Award<\/li>\n<li>Lean Six Sigma &amp; Operational Excellence Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Manufacturing &amp; Industry 4.0 Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>IEOM Industry 4.0 Award<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Smart Manufacturing \/ Smart Factory Award<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence in Industry Award<\/li>\n<li>Robotics &amp; Automation Award<\/li>\n<li>Digital Transformation Leadership Award<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Manufacturing Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Research Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Researcher Award \u2013 Professor Category<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Researcher Award \u2013 Emerging Researcher Category<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Operations Management<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Supply Chain Management<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Industry 4.0 \/ Industrial AI<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Teaching &amp; Education Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding IEOM Educator Award<\/li>\n<li>Excellence in Industrial Engineering Education<\/li>\n<li>Innovation in Teaching &amp; Learning Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Student Mentoring Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Curriculum \/ Educational Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Engineering Education Contribution Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Industry &amp; Professional Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry Leadership Award<\/li>\n<li>Industry Best Practice Award<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Industry\u2013University Collaborative Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Operational Excellence Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Student &amp; Project Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Graduate Research Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Student Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Senior Design Project Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Student Academic Excellence Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Student competitions, including Undergraduate Research, Graduate Paper, Simulation, Robotics, Ergonomics, Senior Design, and High School STEM, are administered separately through the IEOM India 2026 Competition Program.<\/em><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong> IEOM Society Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Service to IEOM Society<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Contribution to Industrial Engineering &amp; Operations Management<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding IEOM Student Chapter Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding IEOM Student Chapter Faculty Advisor Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding IEOM Chapter Advisor Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding IEOM Volunteer \/ Contributor Award<\/li>\n<li>Other IEOM Society Recognition Awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nominees should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate significant contributions to Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or related fields.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate significant achievement in the respective award category.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate meaningful impact through research, education, industry, technology, professional service, innovation, or societal contributions.<\/li>\n<li>For industry awards, demonstrate successful implementation, innovation, productivity improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, sustainability, operational excellence, or other measurable outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>For research awards, demonstrate significant scholarly contributions through publications, patents, research projects, technology development, or other research achievements.<\/li>\n<li>For teaching awards, demonstrate excellence in teaching, curriculum development, student engagement, mentoring, educational innovation, or learning impact.<\/li>\n<li>For IEOM Society awards, demonstrate meaningful involvement, service, leadership, volunteering, conference participation, chapter development, or other contributions to IEOM Society International.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attend the IEOM India Conference 2026 in Bangalore, India in person.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Nomination Package Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Each nomination package should include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Completed IEOM Award Nomination Form \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/awards\/\">https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/awards\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>IEOM Society Contribution Summary (See details below)<\/li>\n<li>Current CV highlighting relevant publications, patents, awards, honors, projects, industrial implementations, leadership, and key accomplishments.<\/li>\n<li>Award-Specific Statement describing the work, achievement, project, research, teaching, innovation, or contribution for which the nominee is being considered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>IEOM Society Contribution Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nominees for IEOM Society Awards should provide a separate summary highlighting their engagement, service, leadership, and contributions to IEOM Society International.<\/p>\n<p>Please summarize the nominee&#8217;s involvement, as applicable, in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>IEOM Conference Participation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of IEOM conferences attended<\/li>\n<li>Years and locations of participation<\/li>\n<li>Roles as presenter, session chair, keynote speaker, organizer, committee member, or other contributor<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to the growth and success of IEOM conferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>IEOM Publications<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>IEOM-related journal or conference publications<\/li>\n<li>Editorial, reviewer, or publication-related service<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to the development and dissemination of IEOM research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>IEOM Society Service<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Volunteer activities and service to IEOM Society<\/li>\n<li>Conference organization and support<\/li>\n<li>Committee, technical, professional, or administrative service<\/li>\n<li>Other activities supporting the Society and its mission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>IEOM Chapter Involvement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Involvement with IEOM Student or Professional Chapters<\/li>\n<li>Chapter leadership, advising, mentoring, or event participation<\/li>\n<li>Support for establishing, developing, or strengthening IEOM chapters<\/li>\n<li>Activities that expanded IEOM membership and engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Leadership &amp; Professional Engagement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership roles within IEOM Society International<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to IEOM programs, initiatives, competitions, or special activities<\/li>\n<li>Mentoring and support of IEOM students, researchers, educators, and professionals<\/li>\n<li>Efforts that increased the visibility, reach, and impact of IEOM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Overall Contribution to IEOM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a concise summary of the nominee&#8217;s overall contribution to IEOM Society, including significant achievements, sustained involvement, leadership, service, and impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Submission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please submit the completed nomination package electronically to:<\/p>\n<p>IEOM Society International via email: <a href=\"mailto:info@ieomsociety.org\">info@ieomsociety.org<\/a><br \/>\nNomination Deadline: September 30, 2026<\/p>\n<p>IEOM Awards &amp; Nomination Information: https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/awards\/<br \/>\nIEOM India Conference Information: https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/<\/p>\n<p>Conference Submission &amp; Registration<br \/>\nPaper\/Abstract Submission: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=1lT6RL5\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=1lT6RL5<\/a><br \/>\nConference Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=b0OaOpL\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=b0OaOpL<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>6th IEOM India International Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The 6th IEOM India International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management will bring together academics, researchers, industry professionals, technology leaders, students, and practitioners from India and around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The conference will provide a platform for exchanging knowledge and advancing Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The program will feature research presentations, industry engagement, student competitions, workshops, panels, and special sessions. Dedicated student and professional competitions will be conducted separately in areas including research, simulation, robotics, ergonomics, senior design, and STEM.<\/p>\n<p>IEOM Society International<br \/>\nSouthfield, Michigan, USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/\">https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>6th IEOM India International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management<br \/>\nBangalore, India | November 5\u20137, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nHost: Bharatiya Engineering, Science &amp; Technology Innovation University (BESTIU)<br \/>\nVenue: FKCCI Bangalore \u2013 Days 1 &amp; 2 | BESTIU \u2013 Day 3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards Dinner &#8211; Day 3 (November 7 at BESTIU Campus)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Awards Dinner will be held at the BESTIU campus. Buses will be arranged for conference participants traveling from Bangalore to the BESTIU Mandrol Lake Side Campus, Vidhya Nagar, Gownivaripalli, Gorantla Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh \u2013 515231.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/\">https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/<\/a><br \/>\nPaper\/Abstract Submission: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=1lT6RL5\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=1lT6RL5<\/a><br \/>\nConference Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=b0OaOpL\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=b0OaOpL<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Call for Award Nominations IEOM India International Conference Awards \u2013 Bangalore 2026 6th IEOM India International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Bridging Grassroots Innovation with Global Operational Excellence Bangalore, India | November 5\u20137, 2026 Host: Bharatiya Engineering, Science &amp; Technology Innovation University (BESTIU) Venue: FKCCI Bangalore \u2013 Days 1 &amp; 2 | BESTIU [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2276","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2276"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2276\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2277,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2276\/revisions\/2277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/india2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}