Grands Prix québécois de la qualité
2007

MONTREAL, Nov. 15 /CNW Telbec/ - At a ceremony attended by Premier Jean Charest, 14 Québec organizations that have clearly demonstrated a commitment to excellence were rewarded today as part of this year's Grands Prix québécois de la qualité.
"It is always an honour for me to award the Grands Prix québécois de la qualité," the Premier said enthusiastically. "Their reputation extends beyond our borders, and because of their stringent criteria they are comparable to international awards. The honour is even greater this year because we are handing out a record four Grands Prix - proof positive that Québec is meeting the challenge of excellence!"

The awards recognize private companies and public bodies that have implemented stringent quality-improvement systems involving all aspects of operations, and have achieved outstanding results. The Grands Prix constitute a world-class benchmark, with rigorous selection criteria placing them in the same league as internationally known awards like the Deming Prize (Japan), the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (U.S.) and the European Quality Award. Grande Mention recipients

The Grandes Mentions (honourable mentions) are awarded to organizations that score 500 points or more according to the Grands Prix québécois de la qualité evaluation criteria, which recognize an organization's implementation of efficient management approaches and significant results achieved without any major shortcoming being noted by the jury. The five companies receiving a Grande Mention this year are CAE Operations, Rideau Inc., H. Fontaine Ltd., A. Lassonde Inc. and GE Aviation Bromont.

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