2027 Submission Deadline: October 1, 2026
For more than 50 years, the Franz Edelman Award has been the premier global recognition for organizations that achieve transformational results through operations research, analytics, and data-driven decision making. The award celebrates successful implementations that deliver measurable impact, improve organizational performance, and create lasting value.
Organizations across industry, government, healthcare, nonprofit, and humanitarian sectors are encouraged to apply. From optimizing supply chains and transportation networks to improving healthcare outcomes, public services, and strategic decision making, Edelman finalists demonstrate the power of analytics and OR/MS to solve complex real-world challenges.
Why Apply?
- Showcase your team's most impactful OR/MS and analytics achievements, whether implemented within your organization or for a client
- Gain international recognition for innovation and implementation excellence
- Share your success story with leaders in analytics, operations research, and management science
- Join an elite community of organizations whose work is advancing the practice of OR/MS around the world
The Franz Edelman Award recognizes not only analytical innovation, but also the successful implementation of solutions that deliver proven organizational and societal benefits. If your team has transformed decisions into results through analytics and operations research, we encourage you to consider applying.
Learn More: Franz Edelman Award Information
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Don Kleinmuntz
Principal, Kleinmuntz Associates LLC
Co-Director, Kleinmuntz Family Foundation
Chicago IL
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