The Greater Memphis Association for Quality provides a mechanism to recognize local organizations that excel in quality management. Like the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, GMAQ provides a process for continues self-assessment and improvement for organizations seeking the highest levels of overall quality performance. Award Categories Applications submitted by interested organizations are screened by a team of trained examiners from industry and academia.
Recognition is based on three levels of evaluation.
An award for enlightened organizations that have begun an initial focus on adopting and applying quality principles. An intermediate level award for organizations reflecting commitment and varying stages of development of total quality initiatives. The highest level for organizations demonstrating significant accomplishments in implementing quality principles that have impacted operations and quality results of the organization. Pyramid of Excellence Organizations that achieve the quality leadership level and exceed a minimum threshold scoring formula will be presented this prestigious award. Applicants for Level I and II have the option to receive a site visit.