From this year applications and category types for plant level and corporate level are different and companies can apply for both by paying applicable fees.

ACMA Members: Direct registration

Non-Members:

• Companies with turnover up to ₹100 Cr or VDA member companies in India (any turnover) can apply without membership
• Non-Members can initiate process to become ACMA Member before December 2026 and parallelly they can apply for Awards right now

• Area 1: This is to be filled only once for one or more applications Common KPIs (5) and Common Questions (5)
• Area 2: This is to be filled separately for each category application Category specific KPIs (12) and Category specific Questions (4)
• If applicant has won Platinum award in 2025, then the same Plant cannot apply in the same category, but it can apply in any other applicable category.
• Applicant can submit the applications by filling Area 1 (KPIs and Common Questions) and Area 2 (KPIs). You have time till 3 days prior to site assessment to submit Area 2 (Category Specific Questions)
• For more details on process of applying to ACMA Excellence Awards, criteria, fees and overall key dates, kindly refer “Guidelines” document available on www.acmaawards.com

• Receive assessor details and finalize the assessment date from the selected week with Assessor
• Complete Area 2 (Category specific Questions) at least 3 days before the site assessment date
• Prepare your supporting data/ presentations in advance for showing during assessment
• Share virtual meeting link with the Assessor

• Receive the payment invoice
• Ensure that applicable payment is processed before site assessment date