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Commitment Award This level is designed for organizations that have progressed to a point of demonstrating serious commiment to the use of total quality principles to achieve performance excellence. Application in the level requires a three-page overview of the organization's operation and the signature of the executive leader of the organization indicating his/her commitment. The application also includes a 5-15 page report of how the organization is applying the seven categories of the Governor's Quality Award Criteria as described on pages 6 through 7. Participants in this level may request a site visit by an examination team. A written feedback report which outlines strengths and areas for improvement toward the next level of achievement is provided. Recognition is provided to organizations that have advanced from the knowledge and skills gained from initial steps and have a plan to move the organization toward total performance excellence and have progressed to a point of potential serious commitment.
2009 Winners of the Commitment Award
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April Spurlock, Administrator of Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, accepts the award from Governor Beebe and Ray Montgomery.
Steve Sparks, Division Director, Training and Quality Management with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, accepts the award on behalf of AXIS, Paragould, from Governor Beebe and Ray Montgomery.
Arthur Beech, Chairman, Harvey and Brad Beech, President and CEO, Randy Day and Justin Maple accepted the Commitment Award for Freight Systems, Inc. North Little Rock, from Governor Beebe and Dan Rolett, Vice President, Bank of the Ozarks.
Steven Levato, Administrator, accepted the award for Garland Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in Hot Springs.
Jim Steinmetz, Quality Manager, accepted the award from Governor Beebe and Dan Rolett for Langston Companies, Inc., West Memphis. 
Steve Henson, Chief Operating Officer, accepted the Commitment Award for Saline Memorial Hospital, Benton.