FAQs

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What is it?

The Arizona State Quality Awards program annually recognizes Arizona organizations that excel in continuous improvement, quality and performance excellence.

Why should I apply?

The Award Program promotes:

awareness of quality as an increasingly important element in competitiveness,
understanding of the requirements for performance excellence, and
sharing of information on successful performance strategies and the benefits derived from implementation of these strategies.

Benefits include:

decreased time to market
an increase in new product sales as a percentage of total annual sales
increased employee involvement, empowerment, and productivity
greater customer satisfaction
increased return on assets and return on equity
increased market share
increased revenue
decreased cycle time
cost reductions
improved product reliability

But my organization doesn't have a developed quality program...

All the better - your organization may even get the most out of the program. The process you go through in submitting your application and receiving feedback from trained examiners provides a tremendous amount of benefit in many of your organizational processes.

How do I apply?

Get your application today!

Requests by Phone: (480) 874-5815
Requests by Email: aqa@arizona-excellence.com

Arizona Quality Alliance

8655 E. Via de Ventura, Suite E185

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Main # (480) 874-5815 Fax # (480) 874-8680

The Arizona Quality Alliance is committed to operating in furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those concerning accounting and auditing, and prohibits fraudulent practices by any of its board members, officers , employees or volunteers. If you have a concern regarding practices of any board member, officer, employee or volunteer, you may confidentially contact: Jean Hammelev at jean.hammelev@bannerhealth.com or 602-685-5267. No one who in good faith reports an ethics violation shall suffer harassment, retaliation or adverse consequence