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Excellence in Missouri Foundation
The Excellence in Missouri Foundation was established in 1992 to administer the Missouri Quality Award program and to promote quality principles in business, education, government and health care throughout Missouri. It is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization funded entirely by contributions from the private sector and income-generating activities. The Foundation is led by a Board of Directors, chaired by Dennis DeGroodt, and is comprised of key business, education, government, and health care leaders from across the state.

The Vision, Mission and Values of the Foundation are:

Vision: Leading Missouri Organizations to Achieve World-Class Performance

Mission: To Educate and Recognize Missouri Organizations in Their Pursuit of Performance Excellence Using the Baldrige Management Model

Values: Act With Integrity; Excellence in All We Do; Actively Collaborate; Learn and Grow Together; Delight Our Stakeholders

To date, the Foundation has distributed over 38,000 copies of the Award Criteria, certified over 1,400 men and women as MQA Examiners, presented 51 organizations, 28 teams, and 19 individuals with Awards, and educated over 11,000 people through public offerings. In its 16th year, the Foundation anticipates much continued success.

If you would like to learn more about the Excellence in Missouri Foundation please call 573-659-1234.

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Join the Excellence in Missouri Foundation

We would like to invite your organization to join the other outstanding Missouri organizations that support the Excellence in Missouri Foundation and the pursuit of Performance Excellence. By becoming a member organization, your financial contribution will support the continuous improvement of quality, customer satisfaction, and the global competitiveness of Missouri organizations. If you would like further information about becoming a member organization, please contact us.

2009 Sponsors
The Boeing Company
Paul & Cay Doerrer
EMBARQ
Heartland Health System
Missouri Hospital Association
Mid-America Transplant Service
Northwest Missouri State University
Park Hill School District
Saint Luke's Health System
SSM Health Care
Jim Williamson

In-Kind Sponsors
State of Missouri
Mike Kelley, Instinct Imagery

Levels of Membership
Founder: $20,000+
Sponsor: $19,999 - $15,000
Partner: $14,999 - $10,000
Associate: $9,999 - $5,000
Affiliate: $4,999 - $2,500
Member: $2,499 - $1,000
Individual: under $1,000

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