Business Leaders in Quality Awards (BLIQ)
BLIQ awards are given to applicants in recognition of their achievements in business performance through the application of quality practices.
Recognition as a business leader in quality
This is awarded to any individual from top management, who has fulfilled the assessment criteria and been recommended by the Independent Examination Board.
The Certificate is valid for one year, and is renewable upon demonstration of a continuing commitment to quality.
Details regarding the requirements, procedure and application fee for renewal of the Certificate are available on request.
The Business Leader in Quality of the Year award
Based on the results of the initial assessments for BLIQ recognition, top candidates will be further assessed by the Independent Examination Board for consideration as the CQI Hong Kong Branch Business Leader in Quality of the Year. This prestigious award will be awarded to the individual who is considered to be the best in their industry sector and/or specific geographical region.
Goals of the BLIQ scheme
- To provide recognition to those members of top management (typically CEOs or Senior Directors) who are actively applying good leadership and quality management skills to improve their business performance.
- To encourage top management, and their direct subordinates, to undertake a programme of continuous development focusing on, learning and improving their leadership and quality management skills.
- To raise the professional profile of quality practitioners, and create an environment where companies can learn and apply best practices.