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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)

Confidentiality

All applications are treated as confidential. Applicants are not expected to provide or to reveal proprietary information regarding products, processes, or services. Examiners are assigned in a way to avoid conflicts of interest. All Examiners and Panel of Advisors sign nondisclosure agreements. Administrative staff members monitor the review process to ensure that the integrity of the review process is maintained. Information regarding participation, recognition level achieved, or successful strategies may be released only after written approval from the applicant.