The QCS Purchasing Awards program recognizes its members and supply partners who go above and beyond their peers in a variety of categories. Recipients gain prestige within the organization, the food and beverage industry, and their service areas. QCS awards highlight achievements in member & supply partner collaboration, product quality & food safety excellence, QCS supply partner program marketing to members, innovation, member & supply partner leadership and QCS Cooperative Value Commitment.
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WHY ENTER? It’s simple—and worthwhile. The entry process is straightforward, and the recognition can lead to lasting connections and opportunities.
| COLLABORATION AWARD | PROGRAM PROMOTION AWARD | INNOVATION AWARD |
| The QCS Best Collaboration Award honors initiatives that deliver excellence through the joint efforts of a member and supply partner working together to solve a problem either or achieve the desired outcome. | The QCS Supply Partner Program Promotion Award will honor QCS supply partner organizations’ creative QCS member-based marketing campaigns that communicate the provided value, benefits, and advantages to QCS members. | This interactive, fun, and fast-paced session is where QCS supply partners present their latest innovations, groundbreaking solutions, and new products. QCS members determine the winner by investing their “play” cash. |
| Submission deadline: 07/20/26 | Submission deadline: 07/20/26 | Submission deadline: 07/20/26 |
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All submission deadlines are firm – no exceptions. Questions? Contact QCS at [email protected]
Celebrating Leadership and Collaboration in the QCS Community
At QCS Purchasing Cooperative, our strength lies in the power of working together. The QCS Leadership Awards recognize member companies and supply partners who have gone above and beyond over the past year—demonstrating true partnership, engagement, and support that drive our cooperative’s shared vision forward. The 2026 Leadership Award will be presented during the Awards Gala on Tuesday, October 20th.
The Value Creator Award honors individuals whose meaningful contributions have helped connect, advocate, and innovate within our community. These leaders play a vital role in strengthening QCS by fostering collaboration, advancing new ideas, and championing the cooperative spirit. Watch the video below to hear firsthand from a Lifetime Value Creator Award recipient about the power of teamwork and commitment.
The QCS quality award program recognizes its members that go above and beyond their peers in a variety of quality & food safety categories. Our major awards, The Irving B. Weber Award and the Dairy Quality Excellence Award are given to the top plants who achieve the highest ranking in various categories and are recognized by their peers as the “BEST OF THE BEST” within our organization. To qualify for the QCS Quality Awards, members must be participants in the QCS Dairy Quality Excellence Program.
Read more about the QCS Quality Awards here.
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