In celebration of standards, and their growing impact on the global economy, SES and the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee co-sponsor an annual paper competition for individuals in the U.S. standards community. Paper competition winners are selected by the SES World Standards Week Paper Competition Task Force and will be announced at the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day.

Source: SES

The World Standards Day theme: Shared vision for a better world

In today’s global, interconnected world, collaboration furthers our shared goals. The standardization system has the greatest impact when all stakeholders work together— from the public and private sector; to national and international representatives; to consumers, industry, governments, academia and non-governmental organizations. United, we can achieve more through standardization, developing solutions to the complex global challenges of sustainability, safety, security and climate change … and leaving a better, more resilient, and more equitable world for the next generation.

The competition is open to any individual in the private sector, government, or academia, including employees of standards developing organizations. Entrants must reside in the U.S. If employed, they must be employed by a U.S.-based organization and must work at a location in the U.S.

Learn more about the competition and submit your paper online today. All submissions must be received with an official entry form by 11:59 PM PT on Friday, September 1, 2023.