(EFQM: Brussels) -- Amongst the impressive surroundings of the Athens Arena, the results of the 2007 EFQM Excellence Award were announced during EFQM’s annual Gala Celebration. The excellence award is Europe’s most prestigious recognition for organizational excellence given to Europe’s best performing companies and not-for-profit organizations.

The EFQM excellence model is used by thousands of organizations across Europe and beyond. Each award applicant is assessed by an international team of assessors from a variety of industries and regions. Each team provides detailed feedback to each applicant, allowing the organization to continue to improve their performance and sustain their results. This year, 18 organizations reached the final stage of the award.

The winners of this year’s award, placed in categories according to the organization’s size and scope, are:

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