Shingo Prize Awarded for world-class organizational culture based on principles Presented by the Shingo Institute at First awarded 1988 Website The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence is an annual award given to organizations worldwide by the Shingo Institute, part of the at in. In order to be selected as a recipient of the Shingo Prize, an organization 'challenges' or applies for the award by first submitting an achievement report that provides data about recent business improvements and accomplishments and then undergoing an onsite audit performed by Shingo Institute examiners. Hear 1 1 6 Keygen Music. Organizations are scored relative to how closely their culture matches the ideal as defined by the Shingo Institute. Those meeting the criteria are awarded the Shingo Prize. Other awards include the Shingo Silver Medallion, the Shingo Bronze Medallion and the Research and Professional Publication Award. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • History of the Shingo Prize [ ] Beginnings: 1988 – 2000 [ ] In 1988, Utah State University conferred an honorary doctorate to, a Japanese industrial engineer and author credited for his contribution to many of the elements, theories and tools associated with the. That same year, Utah State University established what was then called the in his honor.