Jeroen de Mast

Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

"A review of leveraged sample selection in variation reduction projects, Quality Engineering, 37(3), 403-418."

Jock MacKay

City of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

"A review of leveraged sample selection in variation reduction projects, Quality Engineering, 37(3), 403-418."

Mahsa Panahi

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

"A review of leveraged sample selection in variation reduction projects, Quality Engineering, 37(3), 403-418."

Stefan Steiner

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

"A review of leveraged sample selection in variation reduction projects, Quality Engineering, 37(3), 403-418."

There were no recipients of this award for 2026.

Ron S. Kenett

KPA Ltd., Ra'anana, Israel

"By applying the management principles of Dr. Deming, Ron Kenett has combined a productive career spanning industrial, consulting and academic dimensions. His contributions helped address current and future challenges combining quality, statistics, AI and ML in industry and services."

Edwin Garro

PXS, San Jose, Costa Rica

"For his outstanding leadership, dedication, and global contributions to the quality profession. For serving ASQ in many capacities including Regional Director (Latam) and Board Member. For advancing operational excellence across industries in Costa Rica and beyond. And for globally spreading the voice of quality as a professor, speaker, coach and ambassador."

James O. Spichiger

National Electric Coil, Newark, Ohio

"For over 30 years of outstanding, dedicated and selfless service to ASQ and the greater quality community. For significant and enduring contributions to the quality movement: multiple presentations and publications; educating hundreds of quality practitioners on quality concepts and techniques; contributions for the on-going development of quality standards; steadfast support of performance excellence awards."

Jane D. Keathley, MS

Keathley and Company, Charlottesville, Virginia

"In recognition of her visionary leadership, tireless advocacy, and enduring impact on the quality profession. As a founding member of ASQ’s Innovation Division and a practical champion in the medical device and healthcare technology fields, she has transformed the conversation around innovation, promoted excellence at every level, and inspired generations of professionals through six decades of distinguished service and scholarship."

There were no recipients of this medal for 2026.

Raed Al Kontar

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

“For advancing the science and practice of quality through innovative analytics, impactful applications in manufacturing and healthcare, and exemplary mentorship, embodying the quality ethic and inspiring the next generation of quality leaders.”

John Vandenbemden

Q-Met-Tech, LLC, Union, Kentucky

“For significant contribution as a leader in the development and implementation of management system standards, supporting technical standards, and national and international quality-related standards. Special consideration for leading the creation of ASQ/ANSI ID1:2021 Inspection Techniques and Requirements – Guidelines.”

Tracy L. Owens

Ohio State University, Dublin, Ohio

“For exemplary leadership in designing and delivering a focused university program in quality engineering and process improvement that moves smoothly from the classroom to the field and drives student learning and practical value for capstone project sponsors.”

There were no recipients of this award for 2026.

Michelle Bangert

BNP Media, Brooklyn, New York

"For outstanding contributions to the quality community through the publication of over 80 articles and hosting 25 podcasts related to the science of inspection and metrology. Also, for awe inspiring leadership as the Managing Editor of Quality Magazine resulting in the monthly publication of a leading industry source of information."

Dr. Kevin J. Dooley

Arizona State University, Chandler, Arizona

"In recognition of his pioneering work developing and applying complexity science and quality systems approaches to supply chain management. As Chief Scientist of The Sustainability Consortium, he has been instrumental in creating its science-based system that guides major brands and retailers to quantify, benchmark, and improve environmental/social performance."

Balaji Govindaswamy

Thales DIS Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore

"For championing a human-centered culture of quality - empowering global teams, advancing environmental and social engagement, and transforming employee and customer experiences through inclusive leadership, celebration, and continuous improvement, while fostering pride, joy, and respect for people across industries and communities."

There were no recipients of this award for 2026.

Debashis Sarkar

Proliferator Advisory & Consulting, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

"For pioneering Lean management beyond manufacturing in Asia, innovating the use of behavioral science in quality improvement, demonstrating thought leadership in customer centricity and operational excellence through multiple published works, and mentoring many to become impactful change agents in quality."

MattHew Peterson

Shainin, Greenville, South Carolina

"For the development of an innovative method for assessing system complexity that considers functional interactions. The Functional Complexity Score (FCS) has broad application in reducing system complexity and enhancing quality and reliability by pointing users to the best improvement opportunities."

Kwok-Leung Tsui

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas

"For contributions to pioneering research in robust design, broad-scope research in statistical process monitoring, and long-established research in data science with impact to manufacturing and other industries."