a statewide program dedicated to enabling Colorado organizations to evolve and succeed through the effective application of the principles and practices embodied in the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. Incorporated in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CPEx is one of more than 45 similar state programs that exist throughout the U.S. It serves all Colorado organizations regardless of size, type, or economic sector. Any organization or individual seriously committed to reaping the many benefits of systematic performance improvement can benefit from participating in the CPEx community.

CPEx Operational Structure
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CPEx represents a community of organizations and individuals dedicated to performance excellence. Other organizations that have adopted the performance excellence framework have demonstrated:

• Increased organizational learning and development
  
• A sound management framework
  
• Proven financial results
  
• Documented benefits to employees, customers, the community, and other stakeholders
  
• Ability to use the state award as a stepping stone to the Baldrige National Quality Award

The CPEx Awards Program recognizes organizations for their achievements in performance excellence. Award applicants receive extensive feedback identifying the organization’s positive attributes and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, in the Fall of each year, CPEx formally recognizes role-model applicants for performance excellence achievements with three levels of awards.

For additional information, see About Us