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California Council for Excellence is a self-funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Success through results.

  • The California Council for Excellence is #1 in the nation for producing the highest number of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients over the past ten years.

  • 76 CAPE assessments have been conducted from 2010–2023.

  • 3 CAPE applicants in 2023 represent 1,187 jobs and 8 work locations.

  • 25 CAPE examiners volunteered approximately $625,000 in services in 2023.