Those selected meet the highest standards of qualification and peer recognition. Examiners must take part in a preparation program based upon the Criteria, the scoring system, and the examination process. Each fall applications are solicited from quality experts to serve as Examiners for the following year. In addition, the Baldrige program is seeking quality experts from the healthcare and education communities to participate in a pilot program in these areas. Candidates who wish to participate on Pilot Evaluation Teams must apply using forms provided in the 1995 Examiner Application.
All applications are confidential.
Applicants are not expected to provide proprietary information about products or processes. Examiners are assigned to avoid conflicts of interest. Information on the successful strategies of Award recipients is released only after written approval is received from recipients.