The International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) is a premier global event that celebrates, shares, and evaluates outstanding best practices from organizations worldwide. Now in its 11th edition, IBPC 2025 offers a unique virtual platform to showcase innovation, drive improvement, and learn from the best across all sectors.

🌟 Purpose

IBPC’s primary goal is to promote organizational learning and excellence through the structured sharing of best practices. Each entry is assessed and rated by international experts, enabling participants to benchmark against global standards and receive valuable feedback.

🗓️ Key Dates – IBPC 2025

  • Application Deadline: 7 April 2025

  • Semifinals (Best Practice Sharing Extravaganza): 2 June – 8 July 2025

  • Finals (Best of the Best Awards Spectacular): 30–31 July 2025

  • Virtual Award Ceremony: 4 August 2025

🧭 Competition Format

  • Virtual Participation for global accessibility

  • 15+ live webinar sessions showcasing best practices

  • Pre-recorded presentations with live Q&A with the jury

  • Open access to all webinars for registered participants to maximize learning

🌍 Who Can Participate?

Organizations from all sectors and countries are invited. Participants range from:

  • Public and private sector organizations

  • SMEs and large enterprises

  • NGOs and academic institutions

  • Government departments

🏅 Award System – Star Ratings

Best practices are rated on a 1- to 7-Star scale:

  • ★★★★★★★ – World-Class Best Practice

  • ★★★★★★ – Outstanding International Practice

  • ★★★★★ – Excellent International Practice

  • ★★★★ – Local Best Practice

  • (And continuing to ★ for entry-level initiatives)

Additional recognitions include:

  • Category Awards across 21 areas of excellence

  • Pioneer Prizes for multiple high-rated entries

  • Top SME Recognition (organizations with ≤ 50 employees)

💡 Why Enter?

  • Global recognition of your best practice(s)

  • Valuable feedback from an international panel of 65+ experts

  • Opportunities to benchmark, improve, and network

  • Enhanced visibility on platforms like LinkedIn, BPIR.com, and COER newsletters

  • Complimentary access to BPIR.com (Best Practice Improvement Resource)

🧠 Evaluation Criteria

Practices are assessed across 21 dimensions including:

  • Leadership, Innovation, Digital Transformation

  • Process Management, Social & Environmental Responsibility

  • Performance Measurement, Customer Focus, Employee Development
    (Full list available here)

📬 How to Apply

There is no limit to the number of entries per organization.
🔗 Apply now: www.bestpracticecompetition.com

📧 For queries, contact Dr. Robin Mann (Chair, IBPC):
📩 r.s.mann@coer.org.nz
📞 +64 21 142 6531