Chamber News Release

Businesses and organizations across upstate New York can now apply at GRQC.org to compete in the 2023 Performance Excellence Awards. The deadline to submit is April 30, 2023. The Performance Excellence Awards, which showcase three categories – Team Excellence, Organizational Excellence, and Customer Experience – are organized by Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC), a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate.

“The Performance Excellence Awards spotlight the use of quality practices to strengthen teams, grow an organization, and delight customers,” said Patricia Mooney, board co-chair, Greater Rochester Quality Council. “Honorees come from all sectors, including healthcare, non-profit, technology, education, and government.”

Every applicant will gain insight from industry experts, connect with like-minded leaders, and earn formal recognition for their commitment to quality standards. This program will culminate in the Annual GRQC Showcase and Performance Excellence Awards on October 11, 2023.

Award levels include gold, silver, and bronze with special recognition for an honoree with practices and results that exceed gold-level standards. Past honorees include ESL

Federal Credit Union, Butler/Till, Hillside Children’s Center, Huther Doyle Memorial Institute, JN White, Paychex, Rochester Regional Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, and Xerox.

About Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC)

Greater Rochester Quality Council is a collaborative network of organizations and individuals committed to performance excellence in products, services, and processes. Members of GRQC include leaders and professionals from business, health care, education, non-profit, and government. GRQC programs and events feature experts on quality principles and practices to improve results and strengthen outcomes