Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence

TNCPE EXAMINERS ARE

a group of dedicated, quality-driven professionals.

TNCPE EXAMINERS IS

an effective way to engage, train, and advance employees.

THE TNPCE

Board of Examiners

Examiners come from all industry sectors across the state of Tennessee and the Southeast. They will tell you they applied for the board because they were looking for an unparalleled professional challenge that would expand their knowledge base, enhance their personal effectiveness, connect them with like-minded professionals, and sharpen their competitive edge. In addition, they like the idea that they play a key role in making Tennessee and the Southeast a better place to live and work.

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CYCLES OF EXCELLENCE

The Examiner x Awards Cycle

Members of the TNCPE Board of Examiners serve for a one year period in a variety of roles: examiners, ambassadors, editors, leaders, coaches, and other volunteer activities. While there are opportunities for examiners to serve year round, the majority of an examiner’s work occurs between June – October.

April

Board of Examiner Applications Due

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May

Online Examiner Orientation

A half-day online orientation is required for 1st year examiners and recommended for 2^nd year examiners.

June + July

Examiner Training

Examiners attend either an online or in-person training series with training locations at different dates across Tennessee and North Carolina.

August

Independent Review

Examiners are placed on teams and conduct their independent award application reviews.

August-October

Consensus, Site Visit, Scoring + Final Report

Most examiners participate in a team consensus meeting, conduct a site visit, complete the scoring process, and write the final report.

November

Award Recommendations + Final Reports

The Panel of Judges meets to finalize award recommendations and final reports are distributed to applicants.

February-March

TNCPE Excellence Conference & Celebration

Examiners attend the Annual Excellence Celebration as a guest of TNCPE to celebrate award recipients and a job well done!

The 2023 Examiners

Katie Anders Erwin, Tenn.
Bruce Applegate Alcoa, Tenn.
Stephanie Austin Knoxville, Tenn.
Michele Baker Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Marcie Ballard Pinehurst. N.C.
Kameron Baggett Winston Salem, N.C.
Ryan Bass Nashville, Tenn.
George Beasley Ashland City, Tenn.
Connor Best Powell, Tenn.
Leslie Blevins Bristol, Tenn.
Stephanie Brooks Powell, Tenn.
Brooke Brown Asheville, N.C.
Joseph Bullen Powell, Tenn.
Paul Chandler Germantown, Tenn.
Whitney Chaney Tuscumbia, Ala.
Roger Clark Harriman, Tenn.
Catherine Craver Roanoke, Va.
Wanda Crider Knoxville, Tenn.
William Dahl Soddy Daisy, Tenn.
David Dearmon Lebanon, Tenn.
Rebecka Devlin Memphis, Tenn.
Yolanda Dillard Memphis, Tenn.
Rebecca Dodson Knoxville, Tenn.
Cyndi David East Lansing, Mich.
Logan Erwin Killen, Ala.

Jennifer Fielder Davidson, N.C.
Anthony Fischer Germantown, Tenn.
Robert Fisher Germantown, Tenn.
Michael Fitts Cane Ridge, Tenn.
Ashley Floyd Soddy Daisy, Tenn.
Suzanne Ford Hendersonville, Tenn.
Olivia Fox McWhite Greensboro, N.C.
Laura Franklin Powell, Tenn.
Alyssa Friese Hixson, Tenn.
Cody Granger Bristol, Tenn.
Craig Green Knoxville, Tenn.
Mike Gregory Stearns, Ky.
Jeff Hatley Ooltewah, Tenn.
Patrick Johnson Cary, N.C.
Erica Jordan Antioch, Tenn.
Rachel Kemp Arlington, Tenn.
Krystal Kimble Southhaven, Miss.
Amber Lanham Franklin, Ky.
Cortina Lockhart Antioch, Tenn.
Toni Lowe Blountville, Tenn.
Kayla Luck Maynardville, Tenn.
Brittney Masters Nolensville, Tenn.
Anthony Matthews Cookeville, Tenn.
Jeff McDonald Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Brook Mitchell Columbia, Tenn.
Jenny Morefield Erwin, Tenn.
Donald Morley Erwin, Tenn.
Matt Nobles Nashville, Tenn.

James Oakley Lorton, Va.
Sherrie Olivarez Nashville, Tenn.
Eric Shaye Olmstead Nashville, Tenn.
Jason Pattee Nashville, Tenn.
Sheila Pounder Germantown, Tenn.
Rebecca Purkey Knoxville, Tenn.
Tina Reisedge Memphis, Tenn.
Sean Reynolds Chattanooga, Tenn.
McKenzie Ridner Leoma, Tenn.
Robert Rouzer Gallatin, Tenn.
Andrew Sanders Germantown, Tenn.
Melinda Sanderson Moultrie, Ga.
Sharon Sheets Lakeland, Tenn.
Amy Shreve Memphis, Tenn.
Ocpivia Stafford Collierville, Tenn.
Lisa Stanek Cudahy, Wis.
Rebecca Stapleton Titusville, Fla.
Elizabeth Steigerwald Knoxville, Tenn.
LaQuesta Summeour Madison, Tenn.
Hannah Taylor Blountville, Tenn.
Valerie Taylor Unicoi, Tenn.
Melanie Thomas Nashville, Tenn.
Thomas Timmerman Cookeville, Tenn.
David Tuchman Brentwood, Tenn.
Kristen Wayne Elkmont, Ala.
Mel Whaley Omaha, Nebr.
Jason Wilkerson Memphis, Tenn.
Kelly Williams Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Jonathan Wilson Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Lifelong learning is the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. If this describes you, becoming a TNCPE Examiner is a great way to fulfill your personal pursuit of knowledge and equally as important, cultivate a growth mindset..

– Ocpivia Stafford, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare –

Being an examiner with TNCPE is one of the best things I’ve done – for my career, for my personal life. It definitely opens up your mind to continuous improvement. I learned so much. There’s so many resources with TNCPE. It’s not just being an examiner for that one time, it is everything else that is involved..

– Leslie Blevins, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services –

Having been an examiner for the last two years, it’s a journey in itself. I’m still learning. I’m still getting ‘A-ha!’ moments… But I think it’s such a professional growth opportunity that I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to do it.

– Buffy Key, Cookeville Regional Medical Center –

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Examiner Training Fees

The 2023 Examiner training fees

First year examiner // $595
Second year examiner // $395
Third year examiner and above // No charge

After an examiner has completed two full years on the Board of Examiners, they will not be charged for the examiner training course.

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Category	Points	Level 4 50 pgs.	Level 3 35 pgs.	Level 2 15 pgs.
1 \| Leadership	120	7	4.2
2 \| Strategic Planning	85	4	2.9	1.3
3 \| Customer Focus	85	5	2.9	1.3
4 \| Measurement, Analysis, Knowledge Management	90	4	3.2	1.3
5 \| Workforce Focus	85	4	2.9	1.3
6 \| Operations Focus	85	6	2.9	1.3
7 \| Results	450	20	16	6.7
Totals	1,000	50	35	15

Assessment Level	Number of Employees	*Site Visit/Workshop Fee -** Member	*Site Visit/Workshop Fee -** Non-Member
Excellence Award (Level 4)	Less than 100	$2,160	$2,700
	100-500	$3,120	$3,900
	501-1,500	$5,040	$6,300
	More Than 1,500	$6,000	$7,500
Achievement Award (Level 3)	Less than 100	$1,920	$2,400
	100-500	$2,640	$3,300
	501-1,500	$4,080	$5,100
	More Than 1,500	$5,280	$6,600
Commitment Award (Level 2)	Less than 100	$1,680	$2,100
	100-500	$2,400	$3,000
	501-1,500	$3,840	$4,800
	More Than 1,500	$5,040	$6,300
Interest Award (Level 1)	Less than 100	$680	$850
	100-500	$920	$1,150
	501-1,500	$1,400	$1,750
	More Than 1,500	$1,880	$2,350

Number of Employees (Full-Time Equivalent)	Workshop Fee (L1) / Application Fee (L2,3,4) Member	Workshop Fee (L1) / Application Fee (L2,3,4) Non-Member
Less than 100	$920/$1,600	$1,150/$2,000
100-500	$1,640/$3,040	$2,050/$3,800
501-1,500	$2,600/$4,960	$3,250/$6,200
More Than 1,500	$3,800/$7,360	$4,750/$9,200

Assessment Level	Number of Employees	Intent to Apply / Administration Fee	Application/Workshop Fee - Member / Non-Member	Site Visit/Workshop Fee* - Member / Non-Member	Total with 20% Member Discount	Total at Regular Rate
Excellence Award (Level 4)	Less than 100	$250	$1,600/ $2,000	$2,160/ $2,700	$3,610	$4,450
	100-500	$250	$3,040/ $3,800	$3,120/ $3,900	$6,010	$7,450
	501-1,500	$250	$4,960/ $6,200	$5,040/ $6,300	$9,850	$12,250
	More Than 1,500	$250	$7,360/ $9,200	$6,000/ $7,500	$13,210	$16,450
Achievement Award (Level 3)	Less than 100	$250	$1,600/ $2,000	$1,920 / $2,400	$3,320	$4,150
	100-500	$250	$3,040/ $2,000	$2,640/ $3,300	$5,480	$6,850
	501-1,500	$250	$4,960/ $6,200	$4,080/ $5,100	$8,840	$11,050
	More Than 1,500	$250	$7,360/ $9,200	$5,280/ $6,600	$12,440	$15,550
Commitment Award (Level 2)	Less than 100	$250	$1,600/ $2,000	$1,680/ $2,100	$3,130	$3,850
	100-500	$250	$3,040/ $3,800	$2,400/ $3,000	$5,290	$6,550
	501-1,500	$250	$4,960/ $6,200	$3,840/ $4,800	$8,650	$10,750
	More Than 1,500	$250	$7,360/ $9,200	$5,040/ $6,300	$12,250	$15,250
Interest Award (Level 1)	Less than 100	$250	$920/ $1,150	$680/ $850	$1,850	$2,250
	100-500	$250	$1,640/ $2,050	$920/ $1,150	$2,810	$3,450
	501-1,500	$250	$2,600/ $3,250	$1,400/ $1,750	$4,250	$5,250
	More Than 1,500	$250	$3,800/ $4,750	$1,880/ $2,350	$5,930	$7,350

Requirement	Commitment Award (Level 2)	Achievement Award (Level 3)	Excellence Award (Level 4)
Intent to Apply/Eligibility Form	REQUIRED FOR ALL Submit by May 31 Intent to Apply due with $250 non-refundable fee
Organization Profile	REQUIRED FOR ALL 5-page maximum The Organizational Profile is submitted along with the Application Form, Application Fee, and Criteria Response. (see below)
Application Form & Fee	REQUIRED FOR ALL Submit by July 15 Applicants must use the Application Form via tncpe.org.
CEO Signature	REQUIRED FOR ALL
Criteria Response	1. Organizational Profile 2. Basic Item Questions 15-page maximum One electronic copy saved in PDF format	1. Organizational Profile 2. Overall Item Questions 35-page maximum One electronic copy saved in PDF format	1. Organizational Profile 2. Multiple Item Requirements 50-page maximum One electronic copy saved in PDF format
Site Visit*	One day, plus half-day workshop**	Two days	Three days
Recognition Eligibility	Commitment or Interest	Achievement, Commitment, or Interest	Excellence, Achievement, Commitment, or Interest
Applicant Responsibilities		Provide at least one TNCPE examiner*** Assistance to other organizations	Provide 2 or more TNCPE examiners† (a balanced combination of new and experienced) Assistance to other organizations Participation in annual Conference Best Practice tour

TNCPE EXAMINERS ARE

a group of dedicated, quality-driven professionals.

TNCPE EXAMINERS IS

an effective way to engage, train, and advance employees.

THE TNPCE

Board of Examiners

CYCLES OF EXCELLENCE

The Examiner x Awards Cycle

April

Board of Examiner Applications Due

May

Online Examiner Orientation

June + July

Examiner Training

August

Independent Review

August-October

Consensus, Site Visit, Scoring + Final Report

November

Award Recommendations + Final Reports

February-March

TNCPE Excellence Conference & Celebration

The 2023 Examiners

Found the next step in your excellence journey?

Stay up to date with the Board of Examiners Application cycle!

READY FOR AN OFI?

Apply to the Board of Examiners

Examiner Training Fees

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Page Allocation Table

Application Formatting

The Criteria response should follow these guidelines:

The Organizational Profile is a required part of all award applications and must be submitted along with the Application Form, Application Fee, and Criteria response.

A glossary of terms and abbreviations is highly recommended.

Site Visit Fee Table

Application Fee Table

TNCPE Assessment Fee Table

Application Requirements