Download 2007 Examiner Materials Examiner Application Packet (PDF) NMQA Schedule (including Examiner Training Dates) (PDF)
Remember the Key Dates: Application to serve for Cycle I due 5:00 pm May 31st, 2007 Application to serve for Cycle lI due 5:00 pm July 31st, 2007

Be an Examiner

Quality New Mexico (QNM) administers the New Mexico Quality Awards (NMQA) in accordance with Executive Order 94-20. The NMQA recognizes New Mexico’s business, government, education, health care and non-profit organizations for their commitment, progress, and achievement in Performance Excellence. The NMQA are based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) Criteria for Performance Excellence.

Each year, individuals from around the state, including professionals, graduate students, the self-employed and retired, give their time generously and enthusiastically to serve the NMQA as members of the Board of Examiners. Examiners bring knowledge of the Baldrige Criteria, experience with quality systems, communication, leadership, and assessment skills to the examination process. Members of the Board of Examiners will receive public recognition at the QNM Conference and on its website, as well as a letter from the Governor of New Mexico and a letter of thanks to the Examiner’s immediate supervisor, upon request.

This program can be a powerful learning experience and a valuable professional development step for any individual. Benefits include:

• Extensive insight into a framework for implementing and assessing processes and systems to manage an effective organization
• Opportunity to learn first hand innovative approaches utilized by leading New Mexico organizations
• Opportunity to work as part of a diverse team with representatives of organizations from all sectors of the New Mexico economy
• Development of assessment and analytic skills
• Networking opportunities with peers to enhance personal growth

Serving as an Examiner is a volunteer position and requires a significant amount of time, effort, and dedication. To make the process as convenient and educational as possible, you may draw upon the web-based resources of Quality New Mexico and the Baldrige National Quality Program.

Costs and Reimbursements

Quality New Mexico is a non-profit membership organization and members of the Board of Examiners serve on a volunteer basis, but benefit from the training, networking, and educational experience of being an Examiner. Quality New Mexico has costs associated with providing Examiner training. However, this training is provided without cost for Examiners who completely fulfill their duties as Examiners. There is a $100 cancellation fee for those who do not notify QNM at least three days prior to their scheduled training. Those who participate in Examiner training but do not complete their examination duties may, at the discretion of QNM, be assessed a $400.00 training cost.

Travel costs to and from training locations and team meetings are not reimbursable. Some meals are provided during Examiner training.

Applications to serve on the 2007 Board of Examiners must be received in the QNM office no later than May 31, 2007 for Cycle I and no later than July 31, 2007 for Cycle II.

Quality New Mexico P.O. Box 25005 Albuquerque, NM 87125 Fax: (505) 944-2002

For information, call or e-mail Jeff Weinrach, Assessments & Recognition Business Unit Owner and Awards Administrator, for questions, 505-944-2004 or 505-944-2001.