Baldrige Foundation

This year, make a resolution that truly makes a difference—start a Peer-to-Peer fundraiser for the Baldrige Foundation and help drive positive change in organizations and communities across the country. 💡 It’s easy to get started: ✅ Create your own fundraising page ✅ Share your passion for excellence with your network ✅ Watch your efforts make an impact as donations roll in Every contribution supports our mission to promote leadership, innovation, and transformation. Together, we can drive excellence forward and achieve meaningful change. 💪 Let’s turn those #FundraisingGoals into action! Visit https://ow.ly/MWQ550UgoEq today to start your fundraiser and make 2025 the year of impact. #PeerToPeer #InspireExcellence #MakeADifference #BaldrigeFoundation

Apply to become a Baldrige Examiner! Are you seeking an unparalleled professional development experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on U.S. organizations? Managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program plays a vital role in promoting organizational success and resilience across industries. On January 6, the program takes an important step in the 2025 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award process by opening the Baldrige Examiner Application. Baldrige examiners play a pivotal role in evaluating and learning from some of the nation’s most innovative and high-performing organizations. It’s a chance to deepen your skills, expand your network, and help drive organizational success and resilience across industries. The 2025 Award Process introduces a newly redesigned, streamlined experience, offering examiners an interactive, team-based learning environment. Described by past participants as one of the most practical and impactful leadership development opportunities, serving as an examiner is an experience you won’t want to miss. If you—or someone you know—are ready to elevate your career, connect with top professionals, and contribute to building a stronger, more resilient nation, we encourage you to apply! Applications open January 6 and close February 24 at 6:00 PM. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/BqMf50Uv7nV Join us in supporting excellence and innovation. Together, we can make a difference! #BaldrigeExaminers #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #Networking #PerformanceExcellence #NIST #DepartmentofCommerce

What a great story about one of our Mac Baldrige Society Trustees of the Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence. 130 years is a long time! Brian Coltharp, Cindy Milrany, and the entire team leadership team at Freese and Nichols continue to create an amazing culture of continuous improvement. Congratulations on your continued success, and we are thankful for your support of the Baldrige Foundation and the way you represent the larger #Baldrige Enterprise. https://lnkd.in/e_M9S6Bq

#ICYMI, view our December webinar here. Victoria Dune-Chare, Assistant Vice President, Operations & Excellence and Susan Thurman, DNP, RN, Vice President of Nursing Practice and Clinical Integration both from the WellStar Health System, explore strategies to integrate your journey to excellence using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence with the health care frameworks of Magnet and Pathways to Excellence. They discuss how this integration can be aligned across all sectors with the five principles of High Reliability Organizations (HROs) and supported by a Management System. Following that presentation the senior leaders of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the Alliance for Performance Excellence, and Communities of Excellence 2026 report about what is new and what the next several months will bring across the Baldrige Enterprise. https://ow.ly/WxmH50UsGMJ

🌟 Be the Spark that Inspires Excellence! 🌟 Your impact can go further than you think! Start your own fundraiser for the Baldrige Foundation and become a champion for organizations striving to be their best. Here’s how you can make a difference: ✅ Set up your personalized fundraiser in just a few clicks ✅ Share your story with friends and family ✅ Watch as your efforts help drive excellence nationwide Every donation raised supports our mission to transform organizations and communities through leadership, education, and innovation. Together, we can achieve more and #FundraiseForExcellence. 💡 It’s simple, meaningful, and powerful. Ready to make an impact? Visit https://ow.ly/qrhx50UgoAU to start your fundraiser today. Your support helps us inspire greatness—it starts with one person, and that person could be you! #PeerToPeerGiving #ChampionExcellence #BaldrigeFoundation #MakeADifference

The COVID-19 pandemic made “supply chain” a household word. It became apparent there was a fragile link between the companies that produced goods and services and their customers. Because of that fragile link, shortages appeared everywhere. Our Supply Chain Manager certification will help professionals gain the knowledge they need to better manage this critical area of business. #supplychain #baldrige

The Baldrige Award Criteria serve as a framework for identifying and celebrating organizations in the United States that exemplify resilience and sustained success, serving as role models for others to learn from and emulate. Input from customers, stakeholders, examiners, and Baldrige Award applicants has been instrumental in validating, refining, and enhancing both the criteria and the award process. Thank you to the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and stakeholders for their hard work. #baldrige #CEO #leadership

Join us today and learn from industry experts at Wellstar Health System! 🌟Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring two distinguished leaders from Wellstar Health System: 🎙️ Victoria Dune-Chari, AVP of Operations & Excellence 🎙️ Susan Thurman, DNP, RN, VP of Nursing Practice & Clinical Integration 📅 Date: December 12, 2024 🕒 Time: 1:00 PM ET 📍 Where: Zoom Explore topics such as: ✅ Organizational journey to excellence ✅ Strategies for improving patient outcomes and engagement ✅ Insights into achieving Baldrige and Magnet designations 👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/Mevm50Ugof5 This is a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights from leaders who’ve driven meaningful change in health care. Don’t miss out! #Webinar #HealthcareExcellence #Leadership #WellstarHealthSystem #Baldrige #Magnet

It is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Lawrence H. "Larry" Adams, a pivotal figure in the establishment and success of the Baldrige Foundation. As a senior executive at Florida Power & Light from 1987-1989, Larry was on loan to the service of our nation, where he played a critical role in shaping the future of performance excellence. Reflecting on his work, Larry once shared: "In 1987-89, as a senior executive of FPL on loan to the service of our country, it was my distinct honor to work with Dr. Curt Reimann on the Presidential Committee which created, funded, and deployed the Baldrige Foundation, of which I was the inaugural Treasurer. Since then, I have devoted countless hours of my 29-year retirement encouraging business, government, and charitable organizations to utilize Baldrige and the tremendous benefits it provides." Larry's passion for spreading the principles of excellence and his tireless advocacy for the Baldrige Framework will continue to inspire us. His leadership and vision leave a legacy that reaches far beyond the Baldrige Foundation, touching communities and organizations across the nation. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and remain deeply grateful for his remarkable contributions. To read the full obituary, please visit: https://ow.ly/5eiK50Uptpr

The process for the 2025 Baldrige Award, the nation’s highest recognition for excellence in organizational performance, is now underway, with the 2025 Baldrige Award Criteria now available. The Baldrige Award Criteria are used to identify and recognize organizations that are U.S. role models of resilience and long-term success and from which other organizations can learn and improve. Feedback from customers and stakeholders, including from examiners and Baldrige Award applicants, was used to validate, refine, and improve the criteria and award process. #baldrige Learn more by visiting: https://ow.ly/MHU450UnRMp