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TORONTO – The National Quality Institute is pleased to announce that 22 Canadian organizations will receive awards for outstanding achievements in quality, customer service, and a healthy workplace.
Kevin Dougherty, Board Chairman of the National Quality Institute and President of Sun Life Global Investments, says the award recipients represent outstanding role models of effectiveness and leadership. Mr. Dougherty added that the recipients, as well as members of the National Quality Institute, are making a positive impact on the growth of the Canadian economy.
The Canada Awards for Excellence is an annual awards program to recognize business excellence in quality, customer service, and a healthy workplace. “This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Canada Awards for Excellence, which has recognized over 350 outstanding organizations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors over the past 25 years. Award recipients are recognized for the work they have done to improve the quality of life and the standard of living of Canadians, as well as the future sustainability of the world”, says Allan Ebedes, President and CEO of the National Quality Institute.
The National Quality Institute is a not-for-profit, independent organization whose goal is to help Canadian private and public sector organizations to implement programs of excellence. The National Quality Institute works with organizations to manage self-assessment activities, review business processes, and develop improvement programs. Today, Canadian organizations and businesses increasingly recognize that a healthy workplace helps to attract and retain staff.
The awards will be presented at the 2009 Canada Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Thursday, October 22nd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada, is the Vice-Regal Patron of the Canada Awards for Excellence.
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Recipients of the 25th Canada Awards for Excellence, 2009
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ORDER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
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This is the highest level of recognition presented by the National Quality Institute.
The following organizations have successfully maintained a focus on excellence over the long term. These awards will be presented by NQI’s Champions of Excellence: Sun Life Financial, Canada, and The Power Within.
Order of Excellence, Quality
Diversicare Canada Management Services Co., Inc, Mississauga, Ontario
Region of Peel, Brampton, Ontario
ORGANIZATIONAL QUALITY AND HEALTHY WORKPLACE® AWARD
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This award is based on the National Quality Institute’s Canadian Framework for Business Excellence, and the Canadian Healthy Workplace® Framework. Presented by Sun Life Financial, Canada
Bronze Award Recipients
Ceridian Canada - LifeWorks, Markham, Ontario
QUALITY AWARD
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This award is based on the Canadian Framework for Excellence, which is used by numerous organizations as a management model for continuous improvement and the achievement of significant operational results. These awards will be presented by Ricoh Canada Inc.
To receive the Gold Trophy, organizations must have fully met the National Quality Institute’s Quality Criteria, with documented overall achievements and results. To receive Silver and Bronze recognition, organizations must be at the equivalent of Level 3 in the National Quality Institute’s Progressive Excellence Program (NQI PEP®), which is a target-driven, incremental approach to applying excellence criteria.
Gold Trophy Award Recipients
ASRC Energy Services, Tri Ocean Engineering Ltd., Calgary, Alberta
City of Prince George, Prince George, British Columbia
Manulife Financial – Individual Wealth Management Operations, Waterloo, Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, Toronto/Sudbury, Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources – Ontario Parks, Peterborough, Ontario
Pulp and Paper Health and Safety Association, North Bay, Ontario
Silver Award Recipients
City of Dawson Creek, Dawson Creek, British Columbia
CMA Canada, Mississauga, Ontario
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), Waterloo, Ontario
Regional Municipality of Durham – Social Services Department, Whitby, Ontario
Bronze Award Recipients
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Corporate & Quality Service Division – Revenue Operations & Client Services Branch, Oshawa, Ontario
HEALTHY WORKPLACE® AWARD
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The Healthy Workplace® award, presented by Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life, is based on the National Quality Institute’s Canadian Healthy Workplace® Framework developed in partnership with Health Canada and in association with professionals from the health and wellness sectors.
Gold Trophy Award Recipients
Calian Technologies Ltd. – Business and Technology Services Division, Ottawa, Ontario
College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Pfizer Canada Inc., Kirkland, Quebec
Region of Peel, Brampton, Ontario
Seaview Manor Corporation, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Silver Award Recipients
Research In Motion, Waterloo, Ontario
Windsor Regional Hospital, Windsor, Ontario
HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARD FOR SMALL ORGANIZATIONS
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This award recognizes excellence in organizations with less than 50 employees, and is based on the National Quality Institute’s Healthy Workplace®10 Point Criteria for Small Organizations. Presented by Manulife Financial.
Silver Award Recipients
Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, Mississauga, Ontario
RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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The honourary Recognition of Achievement Award is presented by the NQI Board of Governors in recognition of an individual’s outstanding performance in advancing the quality of life of Canadians, and for excellence in leadership. The award also recognizes their contributions to enhancing the well-being of the communities in which they operate.
A Recognition of Achievement Award will be presented to Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada, for her outstanding contribution to the quality of life of Canadians and humanity.
The Honourable Flora Isabel MacDonald, P.C., CC, will receive a Recognition of Achievement Award for her devotion to international humanitarian work and her outstanding contribution to the quality of life for people overseas.
The 2009 Summit will also feature presentations by some of Canada’s best-managed organizations, and a keynote address by Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist from The Conference Board of Canada. Our luncheon speaker will be David Frum, Resident Fellow from The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy.
PROUD SPONSORS OF CANADIAN EXCELLENCE
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National Quality Institute (NQI) gratefully acknowledges the support of the following organizations that have helped make this year’s events possible.
- Champions of Excellence -
Sun Life Financial
The Power Within
- Benefactor Sponsors -
Great-West Life Assurance Company
Manulife Financial
Ricoh Canada
- Advocate Sponsors -
City of Prince George
Hill & Knowlton
- Supporter Sponsors -
Canadian Management Centre (CMC)
Hewitt
Region of Peel
- Industry Sponsors -
Canadian American Business Council (CABC)
Mullen Trucking
Porter Airlines
Vubiz
- Media Sponsor -
Your Workplace Magazine
Canadian Business Magazine
For further information, contact:
Kevin Dougherty, Board Chairman of the National Quality Institute
c/o Yvonne D’Souza – Sun Life Global Investments 416-979-6260
Allan Ebedes, President and CEO, National Quality Institute 416-251-7600, ext. 233
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