2012: Building a State of Excellence
19th Annual Excellence in Tennessee Conference & Awards Banquet
February 21-22, 2012
Franklin Marriott, Cool Springs
Event & Sessions | Packages & Registration | What to Expect | Excellence in Tennessee Awards Banquet | Sponsors
Event & Sessions
View the Event Schedule and Session Descriptions
A state of excellence…isn’t it where we all want to be in our lives and in our organizations? This February, we invite you to join the growing list of national and regional organizations that have achieved improved patient outcomes, economic competitiveness and higher student achievement at the 2012 Excellence in Tennessee Conference.
Learn best practices from role-model organizations in the health care, manufacturing, nonprofit, government, education and service sectors. The tools and training you will receive at the Conference will help elevate your performance and increase your organization’s productivity.
Building a State of Excellence is presented by the non-profit Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence, the region’s premier Baldrige-based performance improvement organization.
Pre-Conference Workshops on February 21 include:
Criteria Basics/Managing for Sustainability
Advanced Application Workshop
Balanced Scorecard & LEAN
Keynote speakers include 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients Freese and Nichols, Inc. and Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools.
Packages & Registration
Excellence Conference Packages
Hotel Reservations
TNCPE Standard Block
TNCPE Government Block
A limited number of rooms at the conference rate are available until Jan. 31. The Marriott is also offering a government employee rate for the conference. Valid government ID required.
What to Expect
Tuesday, February 21st will feature full-day, hands-on workshops. Topics include:
- Introduction to the Criteria
- Advanced Application Workshop
- Balanced Scorecard/LEAN
On Wednesday, February 22nd, take your pick of four concurrent sessions packed with informative and insightful presentations. Check out the Event Schedule and Session Descriptions!
Keynote speakers from Baldrige and TNCPE Award-winning organizations will be highlighted throughout the event.
Showcase your organization's dedication to Excellence with a conference sponsorship!
Check out a full list of our 2012 Conference Speakers!
Excellence in Tennessee Awards Banquet
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
Banquet reception: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dinner & Awards: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
The Excellence in Tennessee Awards Banquet is a gala event where individuals and organizations are recognized for their achievements in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
Honorees
More than 30 organizations will be recognized at Banquet.
In addition, the 2012 Ned R. McWherter Leadership and Champion of Excellence Awards will be presented.
Cost
Banquet seats are $95 if you register by February 6, $105 if you register from Feb 7-Feb 21.
Banquet Table Sponsorships are available for $1,200.
If you plan to attend the conference, the banquet is included in the price of Packages A & B
Dress
Business Dress
Registration
Conference/banquet package descriptions and banquet registration will be available online in December.
Accommodations
If you plan to stay at the Marriott the night of the banquet, you will have to reserve your rooms through the hotel. Call (888) 403-6772 or make online reservations.
Questions?
Call (800) 453-6474
Sponsors
Showcase your organization's dedication to Excellence with a conference sponsorship!
Contributing Sponsor
Participating Sponsor
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