Claude Blackburn, Dri-Eaz CEO receiving the award from Governor Locke

 

 

APPLY FOR AWARD

Whether you are seeking recognition for your organization or you are desiring feedback, the WSQA Award application will meet your needs. The process of responding the Criteria for Performance excellence in preparation of an application will provide immediate positive results. The feedback report provided following a review of your application is the best value available. For a very low application fee, a team of 2-10 trained examiners, under the guidance of experienced mentors will review your application and provide your organization with a feedback report containing comments reflecting both organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

Feedback Report

All award applicants receive a feedback report providing valuable guidance and information on their organizations. The strengths and areas for improvement described in the report can be used as a management tool for planning, training, and implementing the organizations quality initiatives and to achieve performance excellence.

Recognition

Award recipients are recognized by the Governor for their achievements in quality at an annual ceremony.

Steps for Submitting Application

  1. Gain education in understanding the criteria by attending the Introduction to Performance Excellence workshop.  Visit Washington State Quality Award - Workshops Course Descriptions.
  2. Determine which application you will be submitting (the Lite or the Full).  See comparison table Washington State Quality Award - Criteria
  3. Review or download WSQA Intent to Apply and Application Guidelines.

  4. Complete the Intent to Apply form and mail to WSQA at least four (4) months prior to submitting your application. The Intent to Apply reserves a specific quarter for your application to be reviewed by WSQA examiners. Click on Intent to Apply Form to view or download this form. 

  5. Down load the appropriate criteria - Lite or Full. 
  6. Assistance in preparing your application is available through participation in a WSQA Collaborative. Visit Washington State Quality Award - Peer Groups  for more information.  The Preparing and Applying for the WSQA workshop is also helpful in preparing your application.  Visit Washington State Quality Award - Workshops Course Descriptions for more information.  To better understand how your application will be evaluated, we recommend the Baldrige Case Study workshop.  Visit Washington State Quality Award - Workshops Course Descriptions.