The 6th Edition of the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award (NPQEA 2025)

Translating Challenges into Opportunities: The Path to Excellence

With a view to promote and develop greater productivity and quality awareness and cconsciousness amongst the public, the NPCC organises awards to recognise individuals, teams and organisations for their outstanding achievements in quality and productivity.

The NPCC has launched the 6th edition of the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award (NPQEA) in May this year.

Objectives of NPQEA
The NPQEA is designed to inspire and drive excellence among Mauritian public, private and non-governmental organisations. It provides a platform for sharing best practices, systems, and initiatives, while fostering a collaborative environment where participants can learn from one another.

The NPQEA aims to achieve the following:
1.       Raise Awareness: Promoting organisational excellence and cultivating a culture of productivity and competitiveness in all sectors of the economy.
2.       Acknowledge Excellence: Recognising organisations that consistently demonstrate outstanding management and operational practices.
3.       Establish Benchmarks: Identifying role models and set benchmarks for productivity and quality excellence to inspire other organisations.

Theme of NPQEA 2025

Translating Challenges into Opportunities: The Path to excellence

The theme selected for NPQEA 2025 reflects the dynamics of both local and global business environments. It underscores the importance of adaptability, innovation and a commitment to excellence. By celebrating these transformational journeys, NPQEA 2025 aims at inspiring organisations to view challenges as catalysts for progress. Participants are invited to reflect on how obstacles can be overcome and created into opportunities for growth and achievement – all while embracing a mindset of continuous improvement.

General Rules for NPQEA 2025

  • Participants are advised to regularly check the NPCC website for updates and important information
    Applicants must register online by 11th July 2025. 
  • Each organisation is allowed to submit up to two entries (two teams) per category.
  • Improvement projects may focus on but not limited to the following areas:

Productivity and Quality Improvement
Innovation
Business Excellence
Lean Management
Digital Transformation
Sustainability

  • Eligible projects much have been implemented in 2023, 2024, or the first quarter of 2025.
  • Incomplete online registration forms or entries will not be accepted.

Training and support

  • The NPCC will conduct face to face training sessions in July 2025.
  • These sessions will provide:

Hands-on guidance on NPQEA 2025 criteria and the submission process.
Support in aligning the selected improvement project with the award requirements.
Insights from past winners, who will share their experience and best practices.

  • Attendance is highly recommended as these sessions offer critical practical support.
  • Teams are required to attend the training with a selected improvement project implemented within the eligible period (2023–2025), as the sessions will be hands-on and practical. Participants will work directly on their own projects during the training, applying the NPQEA criteria with guidance from NPCC. The training schedule will be communicated to all registered participants.

Assessment process

  •  Online technical assessments will be held in August 2025 by an independent panel of jurors. Awards will be conferred in the following categories:

Bronze
Silver
Gold

  • An onsite assessment will be conducted among the Gold Awardees to determine the final GRAND WINNER in each category.

Additional rules

  • Council Members of the NPCC and their organisations are not eligible to participate in NPQEA 2025.
  • The decision of the Jury is final and binding.
  • The NPCC shall own all soft copies of PowerPoint presentations.
  • The NPCC, as organiser shall be the deciding authority on any matter not specifically covered under these rules and regulations.
  • Participation in NPQEA 2025 shall imply acceptance of the rules and regulations with regards to the Award.

Who can participate:
Private and public sector organisations in Mauritius are eligible to participate in NPQEA 2025.

Categories
-Small and Medium private enterprises including Micro enterprises (Annual turnover of less than Rs 100 million)
-Mid-Market and Large Private enterprises (Annual turnover of more than Rs 100 million)
-Government departments, parastatals, and registered associations

Benefits of participation
Recognition and Awards: Projects will be awarded in Gold, Silver and Bronze categories following online assessments and presentations to a local panel of jurors.
Celebration of Excellence: Recognition of outstanding quality and productivity improvement initiatives at a prestigious Award Ceremony.
Boosted Employee Morale: Engaging employees in participation builds pride and drives motivation.
Enhanced Reputation: Participating organisations gain prestige within their community and industry.
Best Practice Sharing: They can identify, learn and adopt best practices from others.

National Media Exposure: They receive strong visibility across our social media, website and local press, radio and TV
Global Opportunities: Eligible teams can participate in the International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) and/or the Africa Kaizen Award (AKA). 

Top