Delaware Quality Award

University of Delaware, Professional and Continuing Studies

Award Process
Award Application Levels

Participating in the Delaware Quality Award process is a cost-effective way to assess and improve your organization’s performance, whether or not you win an award. Expanded application opportunities include Baldrige Express online self-assessment, and the traditional external assessment process.

Assessment type	Application level	Application process summary	Assessment benefit	View the fact sheet (application details, deadlines, fees, etc.)
Baldrige Express (self-assessment)	Commitment	Half-day orientation; online survey for 25-50 employees	Senior Examiner Review; 1-day Site Visit; Written Feedback Report	Commitment Application: Baldrige Express
Baldrige Express (self-assessment)	Merit	Half-day orientation; Organizational Profile completion; online survey for 25-50 employees	Senior Examiner Review; 2-day site visit; Written Feedback Report	Merit Application: Baldrige Express
Delaware Quality Award application (external assessment)	Commitment	Written application: Organizational Profile and DQA Commitment Criteria (maximum 17 pages)	Examiner Team Assessment; 1-day Site Visit; Written Feedback Report	Commitment Application: Delaware Quality Award
	Merit	Written application: Organizational Profile and DQA Merit Criteria (maximum 23 pages)	Examiner Team assessment; 1-2 day site visit; Written Feedback Report	Merit Application: Delaware Quality Award
	W. L. (Bill) Gore Award of Excellence	Written application: Organizational Profile and DQA Baldrige National Quality Program Criteria (maximum 50 pages)	Examiner Team assessment; 2-3 day site visit; Written Feedback Report	W. L. (Bill) Gore Award of Excellence Application: Delaware Quality Award