Award program seeks applicants, examiners

Application materials are now available for the 2021 Wisconsin Forward Award program, which recognizes performance quality among businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government, according to a release from the organization. Applications for organizations at all levels are being accepted and preliminary intent-to-apply forms to verify eligibility are due July 10, 2021. Final applications are due Aug. 31, 2021. Additionally, applications are also being accepted for the Wisconsin Forward Award Board of Examiners through June 1, 2021. The organization seeks candidates from all sectors of Wisconsin’s economy, including business, health care, education, manufacturing, not-for-profit, service, and government. Examiners review applications and provide feedback to Wisconsin organizations based on the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. The award programs are administered by the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence.