This document provides an overview of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA). It discusses that the award recognizes U.S. organizations for performance excellence in business, healthcare, education, and non-profits. Organizations are evaluated based on seven criteria areas including leadership, strategy, customers, measurement/analysis, workforce, operations, and results. The award was established by law in 1987 and is administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It recognizes the only formal recognition of performance excellence given by the U.S. President.