UN Accredited Corporate Global Awards
UN Accredited Corporate Global Awards
1. COMPANY AWARDS IN PROCUREMENT
specifically designed for individuals who have demonstrated
exceptional contributions, innovation, and leadership in
procurement and supply chain management.
Each award includes an analysis, eligibility criteria, application
process, and associated costs.
Cost of Entry
- $100,000 per company per category (companies can enter multiple categories).
- Each company receives official certification, a trophy, global media recognition, and access to procurement leadership summits and a special plaque from the UN related agency.
Submission Deadline
- All entries must be submitted to the Verification Committee by April 30th.
Global Procurement Excellence Award
Analysis
This award honors companies that have demonstrated exemplary procurement
strategies, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and operational eciency in their
procurement processes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to organizations or ministries in any country with a structured procurement department or global sourcing strategy.
- Must demonstrate procurement efficiency, innovation, and measurable impact.
Application Process
- Submit a case study on procurement excellence with performance data.
- Provide audit reports showing compliance and efficiency improvements.
- Submit endorsement letters from suppliers or industry bodies.
- Participate in a panel interview with procurement experts.
Ethical & Sustainable Procurement Leadership Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations that prioritize ethical sourcing, sustainability, and
compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles in their
procurement operations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must demonstrate green procurement, ethical sourcing, and fair labor practices.
- Provide evidence of reducing environmental impact through procurement.
Application Process
- Submit a sustainability impact report aligned with ESG principles.
- Provide data on ethical supplier selection and compliance audits.
- Submit endorsement letters from sustainability organizations.
Procurement Digital Transformation & AI Innovation Award
Analysis
This award is for companies that have leveraged AI, blockchain, and automation to
enhance procurement eciency.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have integrated AI-driven procurement platforms, blockchain for transparency, or digital automation in procurement.
Application Process
- Submit a detailed report on digital transformation in procurement.
- Provide before-and-after performance metrics.
- Participate in a virtual presentation on AI implementation in procurement.
Best Procurement Risk & Compliance Management Award
Analysis
Recognizes companies that have eectively managed procurement risks, fraud
prevention, and compliance with global regulatory standards.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies must demonstrate risk mitigation, supply chain security, and procurement compliance measures.
Application Process
- Submit a risk management framework with supporting evidence.
- Provide compliance documentation, audit records, and fraud prevention strategies.
- Participate in a panel discussion on procurement risk management.
Supplier Relationship & Strategic Sourcing Excellence Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations that have built long-term strategic supplier relationships
resulting in innovation, cost savings, and resilience in procurement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have enhanced supplier collaboration, negotiation techniques, and vendor management systems.
Application Process
- Submit case studies on supplier collaboration projects.
- Provide endorsement letters from key suppliers.
- Participate in a supplier relationship roundtable discussion.
Procurement & Supply Chain Resilience Award
Analysis
This award honors companies that have demonstrated outstanding resilience in
procurement and supply chain continuity during global crises.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that have successfully navigated supply chain disruptions, geopolitical risks, and crises like pandemics.
Application Process
- Submit a crisis management case study.
- Provide data on risk mitigation and continuity planning.
- Attend a panel discussion on procurement crisis management.
Women-Led Procurement Leadership Award
Analysis
This award celebrates organizations that empower women in procurement leadership
roles and promote gender equality in procurement operations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies with a significant representation of women in procurement leadership.
- Evidence of mentorship programs and gender-diverse procurement teams.
Application Process
- Submit a report on gender diversity in procurement leadership.
- Provide endorsement letters from female executives in procurement.
- Attend a women-in-procurement leadership forum.
Procurement Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
Analysis
Recognizes companies that actively support supplier diversity and inclusion, engaging
minority-owned, women-owned, and underrepresented suppliers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have developed supplier diversity programs and inclusive procurement strategies.
Application Process
- Submit supplier diversity impact reports.
- Provide endorsement letters from minority or women-owned suppliers.
- Participate in a diversity and inclusion workshop.
Procurement & Humanitarian Supply Chain Impact Award
Analysis
Recognizes companies that have supported humanitarian supply chain eorts, disaster
relief, and medical procurement initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have played a major role in humanitarian logistics and emergency response procurement.
Application Process
- Submit a humanitarian supply chain case study.
- Provide endorsement letters from NGOs and humanitarian agencies.
- Participate in a humanitarian procurement panel discussion.
UN-Accredited Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations that align with United Nations (UN) procurement best
practices and contribute to global sustainable development goals (SDGs). The Director
of the UN Agency will present this award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies must demonstrate compliance with UN procurement standards.
- Evidence of fair trade, ethical sourcing, and sustainable procurement policies.
Application Process
- Submit a procurement strategy report aligning with UN SDGs.
- Provide endorsement letters from UN agencies or sustainability regulators.
- Participate in a virtual discussion on UN procurement policies.
2. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AWARDS
Cost of Entry
- $100,000 per company per category (companies can enter multiple categories).
- Each company receives an official certificate, a trophy, global media recognition, and access to exclusive supply chain leadership summits.
Submission Deadline
- All entries must be submitted to the Verification Committee by April 30th.
Global Supply Chain Excellence Award
Analysis
This award honors companies that have demonstrated exceptional supply chain
performance, optimizing eciency, cost reduction, and strategic supplier collaboration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have transformed their supply chain operations through process improvements, technology adoption, or risk mitigation.
- Evidence of successful supply chain optimization, cost reduction, and resilience.
Application Process
- Submit a detailed report on supply chain improvements with performance metrics.
- Provide case studies demonstrating measurable improvements in supply chain efficiency.
- Participate in a panel interview with industry experts.
Sustainable & Green Supply Chain Leadership Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations prioritizing sustainability, ethical sourcing, and reducing
carbon footprint in supply chain operations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have implemented green logistics, circular economy practices, or sustainable sourcing policies.
- Must demonstrate carbon footprint reduction, waste minimization, and ethical supply chain initiatives.
Application Process
- Submit a sustainability impact report aligned with ESG principles.
- Provide evidence of carbon emissions reduction and green supply chain efforts.
- Submit endorsement letters from sustainability organizations or regulators.
Digital Transformation & AI in Supply Chain Award
Analysis
This award recognizes organizations that have successfully integrated AI, machine
learning, blockchain, and IoT to optimize supply chain operations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have leveraged AI-powered demand forecasting, automated logistics, or blockchain for transparency.
- Evidence of enhanced efficiency through predictive analytics and smart supply chain technology.
Application Process
- Submit a detailed report on AI-driven supply chain transformation.
- Provide before-and-after data showcasing operational improvements.
- Participate in a virtual demonstration of AI implementation in supply chain management.
Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations that have developed robust supply chain risk mitigation
strategies to handle global disruptions, supplier risks, and geopolitical challenges.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have successfully navigated supply chain disruptions and maintained operational continuity.
- Must provide evidence of risk mitigation, alternative sourcing strategies, and crisis response measures.
Application Process
- Submit a risk assessment framework detailing crisis management strategies.
- Provide audit reports and documentation of supply chain contingency plans.
- Participate in a panel discussion on global supply chain risk management.
Supplier Relationship & Logistics Collaboration Excellence Award
Analysis
Recognizes companies that have established strategic supplier partnerships, improved
vendor relationships, and enhanced logistics collaboration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have successfully navigated supply chain disruptions and maintained operational continuity.
- Must provide evidence of risk mitigation, alternative sourcing strategies, and crisis response measures.
Application Process
- Submit a risk assessment framework detailing crisis management strategies.
- Provide audit reports and documentation of supply chain contingency plans.
- Participate in a panel discussion on global supply chain risk management.
Logistics & Supply Chain Crisis Response Award
Analysis
This award recognizes organizations that have successfully responded to global supply
chain disruptions, such as pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and trade restrictions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have successfully adapted to supply chain crises while ensuring operational continuity.
- Must demonstrate rapid response, alternative sourcing, and crisis communication strategies.
Application Process
- Submit a detailed report on crisis response measures and outcomes.
- Provide case studies on global supply chain resilience.
- Participate in a roundtable discussion on supply chain risk mitigation
Women-Led Supply Chain Leadership Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations that promote female leadership in supply chain
management, advocating for gender equality and inclusive decision-making.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies with significant female representation in supply chain leadership.
- Must demonstrate mentorship programs, career development, and inclusion strategies for women in logistics.
Application Process
- Submit a report on gender diversity and inclusion in supply chain leadership.
- Provide endorsement letters from female executives in supply chain management.
- Participate in a women-in-supply-chain leadership panel.
Diversity & Inclusion in Supply Chain Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations that actively engage with minority-owned, women-owned,
and diverse suppliers to promote inclusive procurement practices
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have implemented supplier diversity initiatives and fostered inclusion in supply chain operations.
Application Process
- Submit supplier diversity impact reports.
- Provide endorsement letters from minority-owned businesses.
- Participate in a diversity and inclusion workshop.
Humanitarian & Disaster Logistics Impact Award
Analysis
Recognizes companies that have led humanitarian logistics operations, including
disaster relief, medical supply chain management, and emergency response
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that have supported disaster response through logistics, medical supplies, or food distribution.
Application Process
- Submit case studies on humanitarian supply chain projects.
- Provide endorsement letters from NGOs or disaster relief agencies.
- Attend a humanitarian logistics panel discussion.
UN-Accredited Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award
Analysis
Recognizes organizations that comply with United Nations (UN) procurement and
logistics best practices, supporting global humanitarian missions, fair trade, and ethical
sourcing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies must demonstrate alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Provide evidence of fair trade policies, transparent sourcing, and humanitarian logistics initiatives.
Application Process
- Submit a logistics and procurement strategy report aligned with UN SDGs.
- Provide endorsement letters from UN agencies or humanitarian organizations.
- Participate in a panel discussion on UN logistics best practices.
Structured Checklist for Submission Requirements – Supply Chain & Logistics Company Awards
Globally recognized and unique awards in procurement,
specifically designed for individuals who have demonstrated
exceptional contributions, innovation, and leadership in
procurement and supply chain management.
Each award includes an analysis, eligibility criteria, application
process, and associated costs.
1. Application Structure & Formatting
Cover Page
- Award name and category
- Company name and contact information
- Names and positions of key contributors
- Submission date
Executive Summary (1-2 Pages)
- Brief overview of the supply chain/logistics initiative
- Key objectives, challenges, and solutions implemented
- Summary of measurable outcomes
Detailed Project Report (3,000-4,500 Words)
- Background & Problem Statement: Explain initial challenges in supply chain/logistics operations
- Implementation Approach: Describe strategies used to optimize operations
- Key Metrics & Performance Impact: Provide measurable outcomes (cost savings, efficiency improvements, ESG compliance, etc.)
- Lessons Learned & Future Applications: Summarize best practices and potential scaling opportunities
Final Recommendations
- Strategic insights and next steps
- Industry implications
2. Supporting Documentation (Mandatory Requirements)
Each submission must include verifiable proof of achievements. The following documents are required:
A. Performance Data & Reports
- Operational performance improvements (before-and-after metrics)
- Financial reports showing cost reduction and ROI
- Supplier collaboration reports (if applicable)
- Sustainability compliance reports (for Green Supply Chain Awards)
B. Compliance & Audit Reports
- Risk assessment documentation (if applying for Supply Chain Risk Awards)
- Procurement & supplier audit reports
- Regulatory compliance and UN SDG alignment (for UN-Accredited Awards)
C. Endorsements & References
- Endorsement letters from executive leadership (CEO, VP of Supply Chain, etc.)
- Supplier endorsement letters (for Supplier Relationship Excellence Award)
- Industry body certifications (e.g., ISO 28000 for supply chain security, ESG certifications, or UN agency references)
D. Visual Evidence
- Supply chain process flow diagrams
- Data visualizations and performance charts
- Photographic or video evidence of implementation (e.g., warehouse automation, logistics hubs, green supply chain initiatives)
3. Verification & Compliance Checks
To ensure the credibility of submissions, applicants must undergo verification processes:
Verification by the Awards Committee
- Independent review of supporting documents
- Cross-checking with industry databases and certifications
Finalist Review Panel Interview (if shortlisted)
- 30-minute virtual presentation on the submitted project
- Q&A session with procurement and logistics industry experts
Third-Party Validation (if applicable)
- External audit reports (for compliance-related awards)
- Sustainability impact assessments by third-party evaluators
4. Submission Timeline & Deadlines
To avoid disqualification, all applicants must follow the official timeline:
| Task | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Task Register company entry | Deadline March 15th |
| Task Submit application & documents | Deadline April 30th |
| Task Shortlisted teams notified | Deadline May 20th |
| Task Finalist presentations & interviews | Deadline June 10-20th |
| Task Winners announced | Deadline July 5th |
| Task Award ceremony & media coverage | Deadline October 2025 |
Submission Portal
- All applications must be submitted via the Official Supply Chain & Logistics Awards Portal.
- Email submissions will not be accepted to maintain standardization in the review process.
5. Common Disqualification Reasons
Avoid these common mistakes to prevent rejection of your application:
- All applications must be submitted via the Official Supply Chain & Logistics Awards Portal.
- Incomplete submission (missing required documents, endorsements, or data reports)
- Plagiarism or duplicate submissions from previous awards
- Lack of verifiable evidence (uncited or unproven claims)
- Failure to attend the finalist panel review (if selected)
6. Post-Award Benefits for Winning Companies
Winners of the Supply Chain & Logistics Company Awards receive exclusive global recognition and networking opportunities:
Global Recognition & Media Exposure
- Featured in top industry publications and supply chain reports
- Invitation to speak at global supply chain and logistics summits
- Press release coverage of award-winning case studies
Executive Leadership & Training Opportunities
- Priority access to industry leadership programs and global networking events
- Certification as a “Best-In-Class Supply Chain Organization”
Procurement & Logistics Industry Influence
- Exclusive access to regulatory discussions on industry standards
- Membership in a select group of supply chain innovators
7. Request for Additional Support
If you need assistance in structuring your submission, we offer:
Pre-Submission Review Service
- One-on-one coaching for refining your application
- Feedback on draft reports before final submission
Data Verification Support
- Assistance in structuring KPI reports and compliance documents
Presentation Preparation Assistance
- Guidance on how to present your case study effectively during the finalist review
To request support, contact:admin@aapscm.org
Final Steps: Are You Ready to Apply?
- Follow the checklist and prepare all necessary documents.
- Ensure your submission is data-backed and verifiable
- Submit your application before April 30th.
- Get ready to showcase your company’s supply chain excellence on a global stage