Apply for a 2012 Governor's Quality Award!

Go to 2012 Governors Quality Award Program Application.pdf to view a 2012 Award Application book. 

      To receive your copy by mail, contact Sue Weatter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

IMPORTANT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2012!!

"Applying for a Governor's Quality Award in 2012"

Thursday, February 16, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 "Using Performance Data to Improve Performance"

Thursday, February 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(Look under the "Upcoming Events" on the home page for additional information and registration forms).

 "Introductory Examiner Training"

Wednesday, March 21, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, Little Rock

"2012 Board of Examiner Training" 

April 9, 10 and 11, Pulaski Technical College, NLR

To apply to serve as an Governor's Quality Award examiner for 2012,

click on 2012 Board of Examiners Application.pdf. 

Examiners who have served before may apply online.

The Governor’s Quality Award program provides opportunities for all organizations in the state to measure their progress in the journey of performance excellence. The award is to be used by businesses, government agencies, schools, churches and all kinds of organizations, including for-profit, not-for-profit, small, large, growing, mature, etc. – in short, any organization interested in improving quality, productivity and financial effectiveness.

Organizations who apply to the program answer questions within the Criteria for Performance Excellence to produce an application.  Volunteer professionals from organizations across the state are trained as examiners who assess the application, conduct site visits and produce a feedback report.  The feedback report tells an organization their strengths and opportunities for improvement using the Criteria as a benchmark.  From leadership to results, the process gives an organization insight to where they are in total quality management

Applications for 2012 will be accepted January 1 through the April 2.  Training for applicants in proces mapping and using performance data will be offered at a reduce rate to applicants.  Applicants may attend industry-specific, regional  training seminars in manufacturing, business and healthcare at no additional charge.  Applicants may also send representatives to the 2012 Benchmark Tours. 

The Governor's Quality Award 2012 Application Book is available at 2012 Governors Quality Award Program Application.pdf.  The 2011-2012 Criternia for Performance Excellence is available online at 2011_2012_Criteria_for_Performance_Excellence.pdf. Contact Sue Weatter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " data-mce-href="mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information or to receive printed copies of the 2011-2012 Criteria for Performance Excellence or the application book.  

Two Organizations Receive the

2011 Governor's Award for Performance Excellence 

Governor Mike Beebe; Claire Bailey, Director; Dan Frith, Quality Manager 

Arkansas Department of Information Systems

       Doug Weeks, Senior Vice President and Russ Harrington, President & CEO of Baptist Health; Governor Mike Beebe; Greg Crain, Vice President for Patient Services

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute

Arkansas Department of Information Systems and Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute, both of Little Rock, received the Governor's Award for Performance Excellence October 17 at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock.  Governor Mike Beebe presented the awards to DIS and BRI along with 21 other award recipients from across Arkansas at the Award Celebration.

     Governor's Quality Award Celebration Video, October 17, 2011

           Produced by Tyler Cobb with Martin-Wilbourn Partners LLC 

For additional resources on using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence for self-assessment, visit http://www.baldrigepe.org/brl.

Tyson Food Safety and Research Laboratory

2010 Governor's Award for Performance Excellence  Recipient

Tyson Food Safety and Research Laboratory in Springdale was presented the Governor's Award for Performance Excellence by Maria Haley, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Monday evening, November 15, 2010 at the Awards Celebration held at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock.   The Food Safety and Research Laboratory is an internal service organization of Tyson Foods, Inc. located on the Tyson campus in Springdale.  This laboratory provides chemical, microbiological and serological testing services in addition to Field and Research services to aid in the production and food safety iniatives of Tyson Foods.  This laboratory is registered ISO 9001:2000 and is ISO 17025 acrredited to support its efforts to be a state of the art laboratory facility and business group.

Mission

To promote, educate and recognize Arkansas organizations committed to performance excellence.

Vision

To contribute to the success of Arkansas organizations and the communities they serve.

For additional resources on using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence for self-assessment, visit http://www.baldrigepe.org/brl.

Program Sponsors

Challenge Seminar Sponsors Healthcare
Manufacturing
2010 Governor's Award Celebration Sponsors
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