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03/09/2026

Revisiting this year's standouts, An Post Commerce secured dual awards at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, delivering €32.5 million in savings through a 15-year Lean Six Sigma programme.

An Post Commerce's deeply embedded lean culture delivered measurable operational and financial impact whilst transforming its business model and upskilling workforce. Recognition reflects how sustained continuous improvement drives simultaneous gains across efficiency, cost management, and workforce capability, setting benchmarks as the 2027 cycle approaches.

https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/an-post-commerce-wins-dual-awards-for-transport-logistics-and-public-sector-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

27/08/2026

Looking back, Astellas Ireland Dublin secured the Operational Excellence in Life Sciences Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for digital transformation, quality excellence, and sustainability initiatives.

Recognition reflects how life sciences organisations embedding digital transformation, quality integration, and sustainability practices achieve measurable operational improvements whilst maintaining compliance rigour and innovation focus, setting benchmarks as the 2027 cycle approaches.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/astellas-ireland-dublin-wins-operational-excellence-in-life-sciences-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

20/08/2026

Looking back, Express Merchants – Breeze secured the Green Operational Excellence Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for embedding sustainability into its procurement and operations.

Recognition reflects how organisations embedding sustainability into core operational strategy through lean methodologies and team collaboration achieve balanced performance improvements whilst delivering measurable environmental outcomes, setting benchmarks as the 2027 cycle approaches.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/express-merchants-breeze-wins-green-operational-excellence-award-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

13/08/2026

Looking back, the VOYA Operations Team secured the Operations Team of the Year – SME Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for disciplined ex*****on and global expansion without adding headcount.

The team demonstrated exceptional operational excellence across fulfillment, international expansion, and business growth. Recognition reflects how SME teams embedding sustainability and continuous improvement drive scalable growth whilst maintaining disciplined resource management, setting benchmarks for 2027.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/voya-operations-team-wins-operations-team-of-the-year-sme-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

06/08/2026

South East Technological University won the Operational Excellence in Third-Level Education Award at OEA 2026, recognised for delivering 99% attendance, 100% Year 1 to Year 2 progression, and full staff retention.

Recognition reflects how third-level institutions embedding operational discipline, inclusive approaches, and cost-efficient practices drive simultaneous improvements across student success, staff engagement, and institutional sustainability building momentum toward the 2027 cycle.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/south-east-technological-university-wins-operational-excellence-in-third-level-education-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

29/07/2026

Mark Rohan, Operations Manager / COO at Klearcom, secured the Operations Manager / COO of the Year Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for scaling measurable impact across global telecommunications operations.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/mark-rohan-wins-operations-manager-COO-of-the-Year-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

23/07/2026

Shareridge secured the Operational Excellence in Utilities Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026 for innovative, customer-focused improvements integrating AI to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/shareridge-wins-operational-excellence-in-utilities-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

16/07/2026

Dainagh McGee secured the Rising Star in Operations Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for rapid operational impact, measurable improvements, and scaling environmental health best practice across Lidl operations.

McGee's achievements demonstrate how early-career operational professionals deliver meaningful innovation and tangible organisational benefit through systematic initiative implementation. Recognition reflects her ability to drive environmental health practices at scale while building colleague capability through focused training and knowledge-sharing, setting a benchmark for the 2027 awards cycle.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/dainagh-mcgee-wins-rising-star-in-operations-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

08/07/2026

Bidvest Noonan secured two awards at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026, recognised for its Task platform delivering €302,624 in annual savings, 435 tonnes of CO₂ reduction, and 8,100 hours saved across client operations.

The organisation demonstrated digital transformation at scale through the Task platform, enabling crystal-clear operational visibility and efficient processes across facilities management. Recognition reflects how innovative digital systems in FM translate operational excellence into measurable client benefits, cost savings, and environmental impact while setting benchmarks for the 2027 awards cycle.

Read more: https://www.opexawards.com/ie/news/bidvest-noonan-wins-dual-awards-for-innovation-in-operations-and-facilities-management-at-operational-excellence-awards-2026

29/06/2026

Congratulations to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on winning Excellence in the use of Data and Analytics in Operations at the 2026 Operational Excellence Awards! 🏆

Through their Area Monitoring System, DAFM has transformed agricultural compliance oversight from retrospective 5% checks to 100% systematic monitoring using Earth observation satellite data, cloud-based machine learning workflows, automated detection algorithms, and data-driven inspections.

It is a thoroughly well-deserved recognition for a public sector organisation whose innovative use of satellite-based analytics is setting a compelling new standard for data-driven public service delivery in Ireland.

Explore the full list of winners at https://tinyurl.com/yf72dvds

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