Award to Recognize Quality in all Sectors of Ohio Organizations

Who: Governor George V. Voinovich

Numerous Representatives from the Private Sector, Health Care, Education, Not-for Profit, and Government. (see below for a more detailed list)

What: Unveiling of the Ohio Award for Excellence

Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center

Room D235

When: Tuesday, October 27, 1998

11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Details: Governor Voinovich will announce the creation of the Ohio Award for Excellence. The four tiered award is based on proven performance criteria of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. The Governor will unveil the details of award, which will recognize performance excellence in all sectors of Ohio organizations: Service, Manufacturing, Health Care, Education, Not-for Profit, and Government. There will also be a display at Team-Up Ohio, a conference highlighting successful quality initiatives in state government, which is being held at the convention center from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. the same day.

The Ohio Award for Excellence Council Includes: Kent State University, ABB Industrial Systems, Ashland Chemical Company. AQP, ASC/MQB, Center for Information & Technology Services, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Dana Commercial Credit, Delphi MS 63A, EPC Industries, Inc., Eaton Corporation, Fairview Hospital & Cleveland Clinic Health System, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Good Year Tire and Rubber Company, Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton County Educational Service Center, Hart and Associates, KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, Kelltech Field Service Corporation, Kent State University, Key Bank National Association, Kuss Corporation, NCR Corporation, Ohio Business Roundtable, Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Education Association, Ohio Manufacturer's Association, Ohio Office of Quality Services, Ohio Small Business Development Center, Picker International, Inc. Procter & Gamble Company, Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn, Standard Register Company, Strategic Innovations, Inc. Timken, Tri-county Education Service Center, United Way Service, University of Cincinnati, Vicker Electronics Systems, WINOC, Wright Patterson Air Force Base.