2018/IKY awarded for the 2nd time the EFQM 2nd level of recognition “Recognized for Excellence-3 Star”
IKY is the first organisation of the “narrow” Public Sector to be awarded for the second time in a row the EFQM high recognition “Recognized for Excellence – 3 stars” as per the globally recognized EFQM model of excellence (European Foundation of Quality Management).
IKY received this recognition after having undergone an extensive performance assessment against EFQM strict requirements. This honorary recognition was handed over by the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE) during the official Award Ceremony “Excellence 2018” held on 13 December 2018 at EEDE Conference Centre “G. Kontogeorgis”. The recognition was received by Ms. M. Nikitaki, Head of the Directorate of Administration and Financial Management of IKY, on behalf of the President of IKY.
ISO 9001: 2015
In 2018, IKY was re-certified to the globally acclaimed ISO 9001:2015 standard and thus, became the first organisation of the “narrow” Public Sector certified to ISO 9001: 2015 – Quality Management Systems for its overall action and for the entire spectrum of its activities.
The certification to the international recognized standard ISO 9001:2015 awarded to IKY for the quality management system it developed, and implements is yet another great recognition in the path for the Quality certification of IKY.
IKY has been certified for the scope: “Overall activity for planning and implementing scholarship programmes”. The certification concerns all the Directorates of IKY (Directorate of Administration and Financial Management, Directorate of Special Programmes and International Scholarships, Directorate of Scholarships) and crowns the efforts made as well as the flawless cooperation between the members of its personnel.
2016 /EFQM 2nd level of recognition “Recognized for Excellence-3 Star”
On 23 November 2016, IKY was awarded the 2nd level of EFQM recognition “Recognized for Excellence”. Propelled by the will to excel, utilizing all quality tools in its toolbox and despite the extremely adverse financial and social conditions, IKY manages to evolve, improve, envision and plan a better future for the society and, most importantly, for the youth.
2014/ EFQM 1st level of recognition “Committed to Excellence”- EEDE “Forever Excelling” national certification
On 25 November 2014, during a ceremony held in “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Centre, IKY was awarded the “Committed to Excellence” European recognition and EEDE “Forever Excelling” (Αιέν Αριστεύειν) national certification by the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE). IKY is the first organisation of the “narrow” Public Sector to receive this certificate. Every year, EEDE presents the most significant institutions rewarding excellence, thus highlighting the need for developing and rewarding entrepreneurship in an era of multidimensional challenges.
ISO 9001: 2008
IKY was certified to the globally acclaimed ISO 9001:2008 standard and thus, became the first organisation of the “narrow” Public Sector certified to Quality Management System for its overall action and for the entire spectrum of its activities.
The certification to the international recognized standard ISO 9001:2008 awarded to IKY for the quality management system it developed, and implements is yet another great recognition in the path for the Quality certification of IKY.
IKY has been certified for the scope: “Overall activity for planning and implementing scholarship programmes”. The certification concerns all the Directorates of IKY (Directorate of Administration and Financial Management, Directorate of Special Programmes and International Scholarships, Directorate of Scholarships) and crowns the efforts made as well as the flawless cooperation between the members of its personnel.
