Manitoba Quality Awards

Manitoba Quality Awards

The Manitoba Quality Awards were last presented in 2003. The program is no longer offered.

Information available on past Manitoba Quality Awards includes:

Manitoba Quality Awards Entry Guide - 2003 (download in pdf format, get Adobe Acrobat Reader) - includes background information, a list of past awards recipients, and intent to apply form

View past Manitoba Quality Award Recipients

In the past, the Manitoba Quality Awards program recognized and awarded organizations for their commitment, achievement and excellence in quality management. Since the program was established in 1993, over 70 awards were presented to Manitoba organizations from all sectors.

The award is application-based, requiring interested organizations to apply in the form of a written Achievement Report.

The Manitoba Quality Awards program is patterned after the Canada Awards for Excellence, which uses the Canadian Quality Criteria in the review process. Gold Level Manitoba Quality Awards recipients are encouraged to participate in the Canada Awards for Excellence.

The Evaluation Criteria
Manitoba Quality Awards applicants receive an objective, independent assessment of their business or organization based on seven categories:

Leadership
Planning
Customer/Client Focus
People Focus
Process Management
Supplier/Partner Focus
Organizational Performance

The Review Process and Award Levels
A team of experienced, volunteer awards examiners reviews the Achievement Report, conducts a site visit at the applicant's facility, and provides a comprehensive Feedback Report to each applicant. The Feedback Report outlines key strengths and opportunities that were identified during the review process and site visit. Most importantly, all applicants receive an award, in one of three levels:

Bronze for Commitment - organizations in the early stages of a quality process
Silver for Achievement - organizations progressing along the quality journey
Gold for Excellence - organizations exhibiting World Class Quality