The Alliance for Performance Excellence is a member organization of the state and regional Baldrige-based organizations. The member organizations are responsible for administering their respective local-level Baldrige award and assessment programs and are the starting point for business and industry seeking to engage in the Baldrige-based performance excellence journey. The Alliance serves as a conduit for shared knowledge and best practices, facilitates collaboration on conferences and workshops, promotes standardization of practices in each of the award programs, and serves as a resource for all members.