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BALDRIGE AWARD WINNING QUALITY
Many organizations have done a ne job writing Baldrige or state award applications, and
had many of their strengths turn to opportunities for improvement after the site visit.
Organizations that receive a site visit should be congratulated because it signies that the
written application warranted more data collection by examiners. In the Baldrige process,
you generally need about 500 to 600 points out of 1000 to receive a site visit. Some states
such as Minnesota, perform site ...