2012 Review & Recognition Cycle
Summer Cycle Intent-to-Apply forms are due April 30th. Full applications must be postmarked by July 15th.

Call For Examiners {Summer Cycle}
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wisconsin Forward Award Board of Examiners through May 7th. Application materials are available for download under The Forward Award tab. WCPE 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 Wisconsin Forward Award program provides training and mentoring opportunities. Examiner trainings are held in late January (winter cycle) and June (summer cycle)

Board of Directors

Board Officer: Chair
Joseph Kinsella
President
Pointe Precision, Inc.

Board Officer: Vice Chair
Neil Fauerbach
Director of Business Development and Marketing
Smith & Gesteland, CPAs and Management Consultants

Board Officer: Treasurer
Steven R. Laking
Senior Vice President & COO
MetaStar Inc.

Board Officer: Secretary
Brett Remington
Director of Corporate Development
Runzheimer International

Diane K. Bergschneider
President
Diane Bergschneider Incorporated

Julie Furst-Bowe
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
University of Wisconsin–Stout

JoAnn Sternke
Superintendent of Schools
Pewaukee School District

Kathy Harris
Vice President
Mercy Health System

Mike Klonsinski
Deputy Secretary
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Bob Morris
President
Organizational Skills Associates

Marty Preizler
Dean, School of Business
Edgewood College

Lee Rasch, Ed.D.
President
Western Technical College

Phil Skowbo
Business Improvement Advisor
Executive Coach

Is your organization striving to...

Improve Overall Performance?
Drive Improved Organizational Results?
Exceed Customer and Stakeholder Expectations?
Develop an engaged and high-performing Workforce?
Transition from Survivability to Sustainability?
Connect with other organizations and individuals interested in performance excellence, innovation and continuous improvement?

The Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence has the tools and resources to help Wisconsin organizations of all types and sizes to successfully achieve their vision and contribute to the economic vitality of their region.