Section 8February 28, 2001, Sec./Art. 8

Recognition Levels. - Three (3) levels of recognition shall likewise be conferred annually to organizations in the private and public sectors that applied for but failed to qualify for the Philippine Quality Award while achieving some degree of superior performance, namely:

(1) Recognition for Mastery in Quality Management

The organization should have demonstrated, through its practices and achievements, superior results clearly linked to robust management systems. It should exhibit practices, which other organizations can learn from and should serve as role model for other organizations in the Philippines.

(2) Recognition for Proficiency in Quality Management

The organization should have demonstrated, through implementation of quality and productivity management principles, significant progress in building sound and notable processes. It should have a documented and solid approach to system-Ievel quality and productivity management and has been implementing quality and productivity improvement plans and procedures.

(3) Recognition for Commitment to Quality Management

The organization should have demonstrated its serious commitment to improvement in order to achieve quality excellence. It should have planted the seeds of quality and productivity and is working towards reaping long term benefits of its efforts.