(National Institute of Standards and Technology: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Nine U.S. organizations have been selected to receive site visits this summer, proceeding to the final phase of a significantly revised process for applicant assessments for the annual Baldrige Award. The award identifies national role models of excellence among U.S. businesses and other organizations that apply and receive rigorous evaluations of their performance against criteria that focus on resilience and long-term success.

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