Every year, TNCPE recognizes an individual who exemplifies
outstanding leadership in the pursuit of performance excellence.
Winners are dedicated to the
principles of the Criteria for Performance Excellence, have furthered performance improvement
beyond the boundaries of their organizations and are committed to the core values of the Tennessee
Center for Performance Excellence program.
In 2011, David McClaskey, President of Pal's Business Excellence Institute, received the award.
He was presented with the honor by former Tennessee Governor Ned. R. McWherter's son, Mike McWherter.
Governor McWherter was integral to the formation of TNCPE in 1993.
Nominations for the Ned R. McWherter Leadership Award are solicited from TNCPE member
organizations. The award recipient is selected by the executive committee and confirmed by the full
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David J. McClaskey (center) accepts the 2011 Ned R. McWherter Leadership award. Katie Rawls, President TNCPE (left) and Mike McWherter (right) present. February 2011.
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