CAPE™ - The California Challenge Award

Challenge Award Description The California Challenge Award is a self-assessment program to help private and public sector applicants begin their journey towards performance excellence. The Challenge Award consists of a 12 page application using the most current criteria of the CAPE Program at the category level. This does not include the five page organizational profile.

CAPE™ Challenge Downloads Award Categories: Business: Criteria & Application Education: Criteria & Application Health Care Criteria & Application Download Intent to Apply Form. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the CAPE™ award applications.

Challenge Award - At a Glance Timeline: Application received year-round. Intent to Apply: Due one month prior to application submission. Application Fee: $1595 K-12 Education $750 Organizational Profile: Five pages. Criteria: California Awards for Performance Excellence™ criteria (based on National MBNQA). Criteria Response: Up to 12 pages. Recognition: Presentation of the Challenge Award™; at the annual California Awards for Performance Excellence conference. Award: The California Challenge Award™. Scoring: CAPE™ band only - No point score. Site Visit: No site visit required. Copies: Applicants must submit five copies of their application. Feedback: Comprehensive written feedback report at the category level by certified CAPE™ judges and examiner team. Options: Half-day executive briefing meeting with senior examiner ($1500 per CAPE representative plus travel expenses)

**While membership in CCE is encouraged, it is not required of any applicant. CCE provides a full array of services and benefits to its members including discounts to all CCE sponsored events and training programs.