How many organizations / individuals are involved in the awards program each year?
Since the founding of the awards program in 1983, nearly 200 award applications have been assessed and feedback provided to those organizations. Annually, 70 to 100 volunteers participate in the awards process as Examiners, Mentors, Trainers and Executive Guidance Board members; 6 to 12+ organizations submit award applications; 40 to 70 individuals participate in workshops; and 200 to 300 persons attend the annual conference. A Performance Excellence Users Group was established in 2008 and attendance at those bi-monthly meetings averages 20 to 25.