The Vermont Program for Performance Excellence has four Award levels of recognition: Interest, Commitment, Achievement, and Excellence Level. We look forward to recognizing and awarding the individuals and organizations who have been involved in the Vermont Program for Performance Excellence.

Interest Level participants are Members of the Vermont Council for Quality or have participated in education and training of the Criteria. The Vermont Performance Excellence Examiners are recognized at the Interest Level.

Commitment Level - organizations who have taken the initiative to complete the Organizational Self-Assessment are presented with a certificate at the Recognition Ceremony as an organization committed to quality improvement.

Achievement Level - Organizations who have completed the Self-Assessment and have had a Site Visit by Vermont Performance Excellence Examiners are recognized at the Achievement Level. They are presented with an award at the Recognition Ceremony as an organization committed to achieving quality improvement.

Governor's Award for Performance Excellence - The organization that is presented with the Governor's Award has completed a Self-Assessment Survey or Narrative and has had a Site Visit indicating a systematic approach, fact-based improvement processes, and measurable results in many areas. They have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to quality relative to the Criteria. The Governor's Award recipient is considered a role model organization. They will be presented with an Award by the Governor.

U.S. Senate Productivity Award is presented to the organization who has demonstrated the largest productivity gain over the previous year. They have completed the Self-Assessment and have had a Site Visit. The award is open for the categories of manufacturing, service, public sector, health care, and education. The organization will be presented with an award by the Senator at the Recognition Ceremony.

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Download the 2007 Annual Recognition and Award Ceremony Registration Form (pdf)

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