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25th Anniversary Gala
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Marriott Baltimore Waterfront
Black Tie Optional
(Business suits or tuxedos for men, cocktail attire for women)
7:00-9:00 p.m.
The 25th Anniversary Gala is the centerpiece of the Baldrige Program’s 25th-anniversary year. Occurring on the first evening of the Quest for Excellence Conference, the Gala will honor the Baldrige legacy and celebrate Baldrige’s even stronger future as the steward of validated, leading-edge management practices. This elegant event will include dinner. Attendees will include the senior leaders from early and current Baldrige Award recipients, as well as other featured guests.
Preliminary Schedule of Events as of February 14,2013
25th Anniversary Gala
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Sunday, April 7, 2013
6:30 p.m.
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Doors to Ballroom open; music by graduates of Baltimore’s Peabody Institute begins; guests begin to take seats.
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| 7:00 p.m. |
Welcome by Harry Hertz, Gala Chair; Presentation of Colors and National Anthem; Introduction of dignitaries and senior leaders.
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| 7:10 p.m. |
Dr. Hertz introduces the 25th Anniversary Video featuring highlights of 25 years of excellence.
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Dinner service begins -- first course is served. Music and dinner service continue through dessert.
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| 8:30 p.m. |
Chair of the Baldrige Foundation George Benson re-opens the Program featuring remarks by the following dignitaries and former Award recipients:
Chris Roberts, President, Cargill Kitchen Solutions, two-time recipient (Manufacturing recipient, 2005 and Small business, 1999)
Terry Holliday, Former Superintendent, Iredell- Statesville Schools, NC (Education recipient, 2008) and current Commissioner of Education, Kentucky Department of Education
Rulon Stacey, President, University of Colorado Health (parent of the former Poudre Valley Health Care, Health Care recipient, 2008); and
Dr. Bruce Kintz, President, Concordia Publishing House (Nonprofit recipient, 2011).
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| 8:50 p.m. |
Dr. Hertz thanks all speakers, awardees, sponsors, and attendees. Formal program concludes. Final musical selections play. |
Gala Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Sapphire Sponsor
Emerald Sponsor
Additional Gala Sponsors
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