Tiered Levels

Implemented in 2013, two new levels have been incorporated into the yearly Award cycle, giving organizations the chance to write to the Baldrige Criteria in different stages and to receive feedback designed to meet the needs of those starting in the early stages.

Each level will have an Examiner team review their applications. The team members will work independently as well as in a group on a final feedback report, in the same fashion as the traditional Missouri Quality and Excellence in the Heartland (serving Kansas) Process.

The Tiered levels will reach both programs:

  • Missouri - Missouri Quality Awards
  • Kansas - Excellence in the Heartland

The Tiered Levels

Current Cycle Calendar

Compass Level:

  • 15 page application (addressing basic criteria questions) + a 5 page Organizational Profile
  • Applications can be submitted throughout the year. Please contact the office if your organization would like to submit a Compass Level 1 application
  • Applicants receive a feedback report which identifies organizations Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement. Applicant will also be recognized at the annual Awards Banquet (with Applicant permission)

Expedition Level:

  • 35 page application (addressing the basic and overall criteria questions) + 5 page organizational profile
  • Intent to Apply due in February
  • Application due in April
  • Cycle: April-November
  • Site Visit for the Applicant: 2.5 days (1 day of Examiner team on site, 1.5 days of Examiner team at a hotel)
  • Applicants receive a feedback report which identifies organizations Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement. Applicant will also be recognized at the annual Awards Banquet (with Applicant permission)

Award Level: (Traditional MQA/EiH Award Application)

  • 50 page application (addressing the Basic, Overall and Multiple Requirement criteria questions) + 5 page Organizational Profile
  • Intent to Apply due February
  • Application due in April
  • Cycle: April-November
  • Site Visit for the Application: 6 days (3 days of Examiner team on site, 3 days of Examiner team at a hotel)
  • Applicants receive a feedback report which identifies organizations Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement. Recipients will be recognized at the annual Awards Banquet.
Your organization may apply at the most appropriate level for you! There is no obligation to complete lower levels prior to applying for the State Level Award (MQA/EiH).

Forms

Visit our Forms & Documents page to download.

For more information on the Award Level, visit the Award page.

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