(Courtesy of Todd G. Mozes/ARDEC Photographer)

In November 2007, The Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center became the first Department of Defense organization in history selected to receive the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest Presidential honor for quality and organizational performance excellence.

This year's ceremony marked the 20th anniversary for the Award. Secretary of Commerce, Carlos M. Gutierrez, presented the award to five organizations. The Baldrige recipients were greeted by President George W. Bush, in the Oval Office at the White House just prior to the awards ceremony.

Please use the resources listed below and consider joining us on the journey to the Quest for Excellence.

Congratulatory Messages

• Press Releases

• Videos and Photos

• Reference Material

Contact ARDEC
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     - Quality Seminars
     - Benchmarking/Industry Day
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If you have additional questions or inquiries about the Baldrige award, Process or our Journey, please email Picatinny Baldrige Questions.

	2007 Malcolm Baldrige Recipients with President Bush, April 23 2008		President Bush in the Oval Office with Army Leadership		ARDEC Director and Deputy Director accepting the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award
	(Courtesy of Ron Sachs/Consolidated News Photos)		(Courtesy of Ron Sachs/Consolidated News Photos)		(Courtesy of Todd G. Mozes/ARDEC Photographer)