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Message from the Baldrige Program Director, Robert Fangmeyer

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Serving as a Baldrige examiner has been called an “unparalleled professional development opportunity,” “one of the greatest employee development opportunities available,” and one of “the most practical and impactful leadership development opportunities ever.” If this sounds interesting to you, read on! 

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program is seeking applicants for its Board of Examiners. These experts from around the United States give their time generously and enthusiastically to the Baldrige Program by utilizing the revised 2025 Baldrige Award Criteria to evaluate organizations applying for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest recognition for excellence and long-term success. 

The program selects highly qualified experts from manufacturing, service, small business, education, health care, and nonprofit organizations. We are particularly interested in individuals who are senior leaders of medium and large organizations; chief medical officers, chief nursing officers, physicians, nurses, and other clinicians; technical school, community college, and university deans and above; and K-12 principals and superintendents. We are also seeking individuals with knowledge of and experience working in city government, joint ventures, and other complex governance structures. 

Prospective examiners (including those who have previously served on the board) must apply each year. To fulfill one of the basic objectives of the Baldrige Program—expanding the United States’ base of knowledgeable, trained examiners—a portion of the board is always reserved for new examiners. If you believe you are qualified, are willing to make a significant commitment of time and energy, want to help improve the strength, resilience, and performance of organizations of all kinds, and want to benefit from the networking and educational experience of being an examiner, we encourage you to apply to serve on the 2025 Board of Examiners. Your service will make a difference. 
 

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