The Shingo Challenge is more than recognition—it’s a bold journey of cultural and organizational transformation. It celebrates organizations that cultivate an engaged, high-performing culture, embrace change with agility, and pursue excellence with relentless drive.

Recipients are recognized at transformational stages. From those at the early stages of transformation with foundational tools and early improvements, to those building robust systems for continuous growth, to organizations achieving global distinction for mature systems and deeply embedded cultures of excellence—each recipient demonstrates a commitment to sustainable results and lasting impact.

Prepare for the Shingo Challenge and become part of a legacy of innovation, leadership, and world-class performance. Whether you’re starting your journey or advancing toward global recognition, your transformation can inspire the next generation of excellence.

Award Levels

Shingo Bronze

Organizations in the early stages of cultural transformation, focused on tools, improvement, and beginning to drive sustainable results.

Shingo Silver

Organizations maturing on their journey, focused on developing systems and using tools to drive continuous improvement.

Shingo Prize

Organizations with mature systems enabled by tools to deliver sustainable results — a globally recognized symbol of a culture rooted in organizational excellence.