As the new Chief Customer Officer at Blue Yonder, I’m beyond excited to embark on this journey with a company that truly values its customers. Having been on the customer side myself, I understand the importance of recognizing and celebrating the incredible achievements you are making. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce nominations are now open for the ICONic Customer Awards! This is a fantastic opportunity to step into the spotlight, showcasing the incredible innovative solutions and successes you have achieved.

Winners will be recognized at ICON, our annual global customer event, in Nashville, Tennessee, May 4-7, 2025. This year’s theme at ICON is « Bring on Tomorrow, » so it’s only fitting that our awards celebrate those who are driving innovation and preparing their supply chains for the future. Picture having your achievements celebrated in front of the best and brightest in the field. It’s a fantastic chance to connect, learn, get inspired and be recognized by top industry leaders.

Here are this year’s award categories:

  • Innovative Retailer of the Year
  • Trendsetting Manufacturer of the Year
  • Trailblazing Logistics Service Provider of the Year
  • Game-Changing & CPG Manufacturer of the Year
  • Transformative Grocer of the Year
  • Groundbreaking Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative

Think you fit the bill? If you’re a customer with a live production deployment of Blue Yonder solutions, you’re eligible to throw your hat in the ring. Just make sure to get your nomination in by March 21, 2025.

Need some inspiration? Check out what past winners like Arcadia Cold, CONA and Ingredion have achieved.

Why enter? 

Here are the Top 3 reasons why you should nominate your project:

  1. Free pass to ICON! Winners receive one free admission to ICON in Nashville, Tennessee, and will be celebrated throughout the event, including at a special awards reception.
  2. Celebrate your team’s success! This award is a great way to recognize your team’s hard work and business transformation results in front of an audience of your peers. You’ll also receive graphics and badges that you can use on social media.
  3. Showcase your work within your company! In addition to your peers, this award is a chance to show off your business transformation internally. You’ll receive an actual award that you can proudly walk around the office with.

Tips for your submission 

To make your nomination stand out, tell us your story about using Blue Yonder solutions to achieve great results:

  1. Define your vision: What challenge did your organization face? What was your vision, and how did you define success?
  2. Outline your plan: What software solutions, process changes and teams were involved? Share key milestones, experiences and lessons learned.
  3. Showcase results: How did you meet your goals? What difference did it make for your customers and your team? Share both the stories and the numbers that highlight your success.

How to enter and important dates 

Ready to share your story? Submit your nomination HERE.

For more details on each award category and the nomination process, check out the ICONic Customer Awards page.

  • Submission deadline: March 21, 2025
  • Winner notification: April 2, 2025
  • Winners announced: ICON 2025, May 4-7, in Nashville, Tennessee

We can’t wait to see your submissions and celebrate another year of excellence and innovation within the Blue Yonder community. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your company and team’s amazing achievements!