• Why Apply
• Overview
       (DOC, 60 KB)
• 2008-09 Information Handout
       (PDF, 81 KB)
• Timeline
• Benefits of Participation
       (DOC, 36 KB)
• Criteria In Detail
       (PDF, 147 KB)
• Scoring Guidelines
       (DOC, 140 KB)
• Scoresheet Sample
       (XLS, 42 KB)
• Preliminary Round Judging Site Sponsors
• 2009 International Team Excellence Award Process Participants

International Team Excellence Award

Participate in the 2009 International Team Excellence Award Process

Team Online Entry Form

It's the only international team-recognition process of its kind in the United States. Since 1985, more than 800 teams from the United States, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore and South Korea have competed in this outstanding process!

Team finalists will be selected to participate in the LIVE presentations at ASQ's World Conference on Quality and Improvement May 18-20, 2009, in Minneapolis, MN.

Past participants and judges explain the benefits of participating in the International Team Excellence Award Process. Listen to the interview on the Quality New Mexico Radio Show.

Reasons why your team should participate

1. The International Team Excellence Award Process is a great learning and benchmarking opportunity for your team.
2. It's a great way to showcase and gain recognition for your organization's continuous improvement process.
3. Participation in the International Team Excellence Award Process promotes employee recognition and motivates staff to embrace quality practices throughout your organization.
4. The International Team Excellence Award Process is a prestigious event-the only internationally recognized team process of its kind in the United States. Since 1985, more than 800 teams from the United States, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, and South Korea have competed in this outstanding process!
5. See how your team measures up against the best of the best in quality processes from around the world!

Is Your Team Ready?

The 2008-09 application will be available in June. We look forward to seeing your entry in the preliminary round. Call 800-248-1946 x7303 or e-mail gbalagopal@asq.org for more information.