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13 Aug TNCPE Is Excited to Expand Our Southeast Partnership

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TNCPE Welcomes Participants from KY and SC to Join Us in the Pursuit of Excellence

After a successful 10+ year collaboration with the North Carolina Awards for Excellence (NCAfE), TNCPE is excited to enter into a partnership with the Kentucky Center for Performance Excellence (KYCPE) and the South Carolina Quality Forum (SCQF) to support continuous improvement in the Southeast!

With this alliance, organizations and individual Baldrige enthusiasts from NC, KY, and SC are invited to participate in all TNCPE programs and services–including becoming a TNCPE member to take advantage of our substantial discount benefits. Keep reading to learn more about the opportunities to grow and network with our excellence community.

Apply for a State Performance Excellence Award

TNCPE has had an active state-level Baldrige Assessment and Award Program for almost 35 years. Organizations from our partner states will now submit applications through TNCPE and be assessed by our highly trained Board of Examiners, before receiving joint recognition by TN and their home state.

The TNCPE Assessment and Award Program offers a four-tiered recognition system that is designed to meet organizations where they are and provide feedback to help them advance to the next stage of their excellence journey. Organizations starting with a Level 1 Interest Award can submit their application at any time during the year. Click below to learn more about our award levels and view the assessment cycle for Level 2, 3, and 4 Awards.

Join the Board of Examiners

TNCPE’s robust three-day Examiner training is considered one of the best professional development opportunities in the Southeast! Participation on the Board of Examiners includes benefits such as:

Deep-dive training on the internationally acclaimed Baldrige Excellence Framework (including the Criteria for Performance Excellence);
Networking opportunities with quality-driven professionals at all levels, across business sectors;
Practical experience assessing organizational processes and providing actionable feedback; and
Exposure to best practices in strategic planning, leadership, and more!

Find out more about the Board of Examiners participation cycle and get an in-depth look at the role and responsibilities of an Examiner below.

Schedule Onsite Training & Coaching with TNCPE

TNCPE loves a journey, so let us bring our training and coaching expertise onsite to your organization! Our workshop offerings–which are continually expanding to meet the needs of our customers and align with the evolving Baldrige Framework–include:

Baldrige for Beginners
Strategic Planning
Process Mapping
Action Planning
Plan-Do-Check-Act
Scorecards and Dashboards
Key Metrics and Comparative Data
Leadership Systems
Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA)

Don’t see the topic you are looking for? Let us know and we will work with you to develop a customized offering to meet your needs.

Attend the Annual TNCPE Excellence Conference

The TNCPE Excellence Conference and Award Celebration brings together members of our excellence community across the Southeast for two days of workshops, breakout sessions, and keynotes designed to inspire and guide your continuous improvement efforts. Our next annual event, scheduled for February 24-25, 2027, will include a reception and awards dinner to recognize all Assessment and Award Program participants on their success.

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Category	Points	Level 4 50 pgs.	Level 3 35 pgs.	Level 2 15 pgs.
1 \| Leadership	115	7	4.2	1.8
2 \| Strategic Planning	90	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

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 31 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

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	$4,010	$4,950
	100-500	$250	$3,040/ $3,800	$3,120/ $3,900	$6,410	$7,950
	501-1,500	$250	$4,960/ $6,200	$5,040/ $6,300	$10,250	$12,750
	More Than 1,500	$250	$7,360/ $9,200	$6,000/ $7,500	$13,610	$16,950
Achievement Award (Level 3)	Less than 100	$250	$1,600/ $2,000	$1,920 / $2,400	$3,770	$4,650
	100-500	$250	$3,040/ $2,000	$2,640/ $3,300	$5,930	$7,350
	501-1,500	$250	$4,960/ $6,200	$4,080/ $5,100	$9,290	$11,550
	More Than 1,500	$250	$7,360/ $9,200	$5,280/ $6,600	$12,890	$16,050
Commitment Award (Level 2)	Less than 100	$250	$1,600/ $2,000	$1,680/ $2,100	$3,530	$4,350
	100-500	$250	$3,040/ $3,800	$2,400/ $3,000	$5,690	$7,050
	501-1,500	$250	$4,960/ $6,200	$3,840/ $4,800	$9,050	$11,250
	More Than 1,500	$250	$7,360/ $9,200	$5,040/ $6,300	$12,650	$15,750
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

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Level 1 assessment includes two interactive workshops:

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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.