This document provides an overview of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. It discusses that the award was established in 1988 and is given annually by the US government to organizations that achieve exceptional performance. It is named after former Secretary of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige, who initiated quality management efforts. The document outlines the seven criteria used to evaluate organizations: leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, measurement, human resources, process management, and business results. Winning organizations, like Baptist Hospital, demonstrate high satisfaction scores, improved clinical outcomes, strong processes, and employee engagement.