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Commerce Deputy Secretary Andrews Honors Four Organizations with 2014 Baldrige Award

On April 12, 2015, U.S. Commerce Department Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews presented four U.S. organizations with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence.

The 2014 award recipients (and category) are:

 

Photo of Baldrige Award Crystal on Stage at April 2015 Ceremony
The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Credit: Eddie Arrossi

 

Commerce Deputy Secretary Andrews Speaks at Baldrige Award Ceremony 4-12-15
U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews speaks at the Baldrige Award Ceremony
Credit: Eddie Arrossi

 

PwC PSP Photo - Baldrige Award Ceremony for 2014 Recipients
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector Practice: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Acting NIST Director Willie May, Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Chair George Benson, Baldrige Award Crystal, PwC US Public Sector Leader Scott McIntyre, PSP Director/Baldrige Leader Allison Carter, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews
Credit: Eddie Arrossi

 

Hill Country Memorial Photo - Baldrige Award Ceremony for 2014 Recipients
Hill Country Memorial: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Acting NIST Director Willie May, Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Chair George Benson, Baldrige Award Crystal, CEO Jayne E. Pope, Executive Director of Business Intelligence Debbie Dooley, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews
Credit: Eddie Arrossi

 

St Davids Photo - Baldrige Award Ceremony for 2014 Recipients
St. David's HealthCare: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Acting NIST Director Willie May, Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Chair George Benson, Baldrige Award Crystal, President and CEO David Huffstutler, VP Quality David Thomsen, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews
Credit: Eddie Arrossi

 

Elevations Credit Union Photo - Baldrige Award Ceremony for 2014 Recipients
Elevations Credit Union: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Acting NIST Director Willie May, Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Chair George Benson, Baldrige Award Crystal, CEO Gerry Agnes, Sr. VP Enterprise Performance Pete Reicks, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews
Credit: Eddie Arrossi

Remarks (as prepared for delivery)

Named after Malcolm Baldrige, the 26th Secretary of Commerce, the Baldrige Award was established by Congress in 1987 to enhance the competitiveness and performance of U.S. businesses. Eligibility for the award was expanded in 1998 to include education and health care and in 2007 to include nonprofit organizations. The award promotes excellence in organizational performance, recognizes the achievements and results of U.S. organizations, and publicizes successful performance strategies. Since 1988, 99 organizations have received Baldrige Awards.

The Baldrige program is managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in conjunction with the private sector. For further information on the program and award recipients, go to http://www.nist.gov/baldrige.

Released April 13, 2015, Updated January 20, 2023