Ford Motor Co has honored its top-performing global suppliers at the 18th annual World Excellence Awards.

On May 20, 57 awards were presented to suppliers who exceed company expectations and distinguish themselves from their peers by achieving the highest levels of global excellence in 11 categories.

“Ford’s World Excellence Awards allow us to recognise suppliers who demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, performance and teamwork,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford group vice president, global purchasing. “These award-winning companies have helped Ford deliver a breakthrough year, and we are thankful they are part of our One Ford team.”

Ford World Excellence Award categories include:

- Quality, green, safe and smart for suppliers who demonstrate leadership in Ford’s primary brand pillars

- Aligned Business Framework for suppliers who most exemplify the Aligned Business Framework principles, with an emphasis on quality, value and innovation

- Special recognition for suppliers that delivered results exceeding expectations

- Lincoln luxury, which recognises a supplier helping transform Lincoln to be the luxury vehicle of choice

- Diverse Supplier of the Year and Supplier Diversity Development Corporation of the Year to honor suppliers that excel in integrating diversity into their organisation and business process

- Gold and silver for supplier manufacturing sites that have demonstrated superior quality, delivery and cost performance throughout the year.