2026 Submission Deadline for initial letter of intent to submit is December 15, 2025
The INFORMS Prize is awarded for effective integration of advanced analytics and operations research/ management sciences (OR/MS) in an organization.
- The award is to be given to an organization that has repeatedly applied the principles of advanced analytics and OR/MS in pioneering, varied, novel, and lasting ways.
- The contribution will be judged relative to the impact advanced analytics and OR/MS has had on the overall success of the organization.
- Thus, a multi-billion dollar firm that has a large analytics/OR/MS staff but integrates analytics/OR/MS techniques only occasionally might be ranked relatively lower than a small firm which uses analytics/OR/MS throughout its business.
- The award is given primarily based on the impact that analytics/OR/MS has had on the success of the firm.
Submission Timeline
Due December 15th
Please upload a statement the company's intention to submit a full proposal per the committee's direction.
Due mid-February 2026
- A summary description (1-3 pages) of the scope scale and impact of analytics/OR/MS activities in the organization;
- More detailed descriptions (1 page each) of 2-3 major analytics/OR/MS projects and their impact. Projects must include substantiated, quantifiable results on costs, profits, market share or other measures meaningful to the overall performance of the firm; and
- Letters of support and appreciation for analytics/OR/MS methodology, studies and projects from senior executives in the organization. A list of publications, prizes, etc...of the members of the team may also be included.
Link to learn more about the prize and more about the application process: https://www.informs.org/Recognizing-Excellence/INFORMS-Prizes/INFORMS-Prize
Posted on 2025-11-30 by Sarah Fores