The Alliance for Performance Excellence is a national nonprofit network supporting organizations and communities committed to performance excellence, continuous improvement, and leadership development through the Baldrige Framework. Representing state and regional Baldrige-based programs across the United States, The Alliance works to strengthen organizations in healthcare, education, manufacturing, nonprofit, government, and service sectors through learning, collaboration, and recognition.

Communities of Resilience and Excellence (C.O.R.E.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities improve outcomes and build long-term resilience through systems thinking, collaboration, and performance excellence principles. C.O.R.E. supports community leaders and organizations in addressing complex challenges and creating sustainable, community-wide impact.

Together, The Alliance for Performance Excellence and C.O.R.E. are proud to co-host the 2026 Baldrige Conference: The Rhythm of Excellence in New Orleans.