Baldrige Award Judges Gear Up for Secret Reviews
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Judges Panel for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award meets yearly to review and vote on which companies deserve a closer look for their quality improvements. This process helps make sure only the best get recognized, and it keeps all the company info private and secure. If you’re applying, get ready for a thorough but fair review that could lead to a big quality award!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Applicants May Get Site Visits
If your company applies for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the Judges Panel will vote each year on which applicants merit a site visit by examiners to verify the quality improvements you claim. Being selected for a site visit is a formal step in the Award review process.
Applicant Data Kept Confidential
The Judges Panel meeting is closed to the public to protect proprietary company data that will be examined and discussed, so applicant information is kept private and secure. This confidentiality applies when examiners review applications and discuss ratings.
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