WorldCC Innovation & Excellence Awards

Celebrating the real-world impact of Contract and Commercial Management.

The Innovation & Excellence Awards recognize the people, teams, and organizations transforming the way contracting gets done. We want to hear your story, your ideas, projects, and practices that are driving positive change.

Together, we’ll shine a light on the outstanding work shaping our profession, share proven success stories, and inspire the next wave of CCM innovators around the world.

Awards

What's New
Why It Matters
What We're Looking For
How It Works
Who Should Submit

Open submissions: One simple online form. Choose your own category or submit without one - what matters most is impact.
Digital recognition: honorees receive digital badges and certificates to share with teams, leaders, and stakeholders.
Member-only program: WorldCC leadership curates the stories.
Showcase website: Selected stories are featured on our online showcase, highlighting innovation and excellence in contracting across the globe.

More inclusive and relevant to the full range of CCM roles and sectors.
Celebrates real, measurable impact – not just good intentions.
Creates visibility for outstanding contributors and raises the profile of the CCM function.

We are interested in CCM in action – practical innovation that delivers results.
Your submission should:

Describe the problem you were solving and what you changed.
Explain what is innovative about your approach or solution.
Show quantitative impact wherever possible, for example (but not limited to):
- Reduced time-to-signature or faster cycle times
- Savings achieved or value created
- Risk reductions or improved compliance metrics
- Measurable improvements in stakeholder satisfaction or business outcomes

Categories are optional. If they help frame your story, use them. If not, focus on the results.

Submit online at any time from now until October 2026.
Winners and honorees may be recognized at any point during the year via the showcase website and digital recognition.
Top honorees may be invited to:
- Present in end-of-year "CCM Game-Changers" webinar
- Speak at next year's regional summits
- Share their story across WorldCC channels

In-house teams
Suppliers and partners
Individuals or cross-functional project teams

If your work has moved the needle for your organisation – faster contracting, better value, stronger relationships, reduced risk, or smarter use of technology – this program is for you.

If you tell a clear, evidence-based story of impact, you are a strong candidate for recognition.

Get inspired by reading about our 2025 winning and shortlisted submissions

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Tell us about a project or initiative your contracting team have implemented in the past 12 months.

WorldCC Innovation & Excellence Awards

Winning and shortlisted entries in Americas region

Winning and shortlisted entries in APAC region

Winning and shortlisted entries in EMEA region

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