Call for Applications: 2026 Greater Rochester Quality Council Performance Excellence Awards
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce's Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC) affiliate is now accepting applications for the 2026 Performance Excellence Awards. Through the awards program, we seek to discover, recognize and learn from high-performing organizations in the Greater Rochester area. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2026.
Applicants will gain valuable insight into strategic areas of their operations, connect with like-minded leaders, and earn formal recognition for the work related to excellence achieved by continuous improvement methods and quality practices.
Award submissions are open to small, medium and large organizations in business, non-profit, healthcare, education and government sectors across the Greater Rochester, Western New York and Central New York regions. Award categories include Organizational Excellence, Team Excellence, and Customer Experience.
Awards will be presented at the Annual GRQC Showcase and Awards event at the Memorial Art Gallery on October 20, 2026. Learn more about the awards and access the applications here: https://www.grqc.org/awards2026landingpage
For questions about the award criteria or application process, contact Anne McNelis, GRQC Board member, at awards@grqc.org.