Golden Peacock Awards have been instituted by the Institute of Directors in 1991 have given boost to Indian Industry. One can fairly assert that India�s manufacturing success today is to a great measure due to the learning experience provided by the self assessment model on which the Golden Peacock Award is based.

The Golden Peacock Awards are now considered as the holy grail of corporate excellence and its guidelines provide a checklist for improvement and self-assessment in areas of quality, Innovation, training, governance, environment management and corporate social responsibility.

All institutions whether public, private, non-profit, government, business, manufacturing and service sector are eligible to apply. Leadership Awards are determined through nomination. They provide not only worldwide recognition and prestige but also a competitive advantage in driving business in this tumultuous world under Golden Peacock Award models.

The Awards are bestowed annually and are designed to encourage total improvement in each sector of our business.

IOD has been preparing Directors for the turbulent business of tomorrow�s world for the past 17 years. It provides an unparalleled platform for networking directors and linking them cohesively with the international community of corporate directors. IoD�s focus on quality, environment and governance and social responsibility in a holistic manner has been an important factor in bringing transformation of Indian industry. (Please visit www.iodonline.com )

Why is it so special ?

�       This is the only award, which has meticulously defined and transparent selection criteria and is determined by highly elaborate and independent assessment process.

�       Build your Brand Equity

�       Award winners are eligible to use the Golden Peacock Award logo for three years. Which evidences to all its customers and suppliers the highest accolade claimed by the company.

�       Company and Personal recognition worldwide

�       Preparation helps to inspire and align the entire workforce.

�       Application rapidly accelerates the pace of your improvement. Even if you don't win the award, the feedback from the self-assessment gives a key input to your strategic planning process and puts you on way to achieving world-class status.

The Awards Secretariat has constituted an Expert Review Committee comprising from various sectors are invited to review the applications. Each of the applications are reviewed independently by two assessors those satisfies the basic review requirements and are short listed for Awards. The applications are assessed on an exhaustive set of parameters as mentioned in the guidelines for a total score card of 1000 marks. Cut-off applied on each application is 80 percent. Entries occupying top positions are recommended for consideration of the Jury. 

The short listed finalist companies by the Assessors for Award are also asked to make a 10 min presentation followed by questions and answers for 5 min during the Jury meeting for the final consideration of Grand Jury.

The phenomenal interest that Companies have shown in competing for these awards and the quality of entries is evidence of their commitment to achieve world-class status. Golden Peacock Awards have given boost to Indian Industry. Today India has become a toast of the world.

The application form and guidelines can be downloaded from www.goldenpeacockawards.com