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Basic information
What is the President's Quality Award?
Established in 1988, the President's Quality Award (PQA) is the highest award given to executive branch agencies for management excellence. In 2002, the PQA was redesigned to recognize Federal agencies that best achieve the objectives of the President’s Management Agenda (PMA):
- Competitive Sourcing
- Strategic Management of Human Capital
- Improved Financial Performance
- Expanded Electronic Government
- Performance Improvement Initiative
The theme of EPA's winning 2008 application is "Learning, Advancing, Leading." It highlights how EPA has continued to be a leader in performance and how we have increasingly partnered with stakeholders and the public to leverage our internal achievements.
Past EPA PQA Awards
- 2007 - Winner of "Overall Management" Category
- 2003 - Winner in "Improved Financial Performance" Category
- 2002 – Finalist in "Budget Performance Integration" Category