State Award Company Quality 2025 goes to the geriatric health centers of the city of Graz

The geriatric health centers of the city of Graz (GGZ) were honored on June 4, 2025 with the State Prize for 2025, the highest state recognition for the holistic quality management of a company. This prestigious award has been awarded by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economy in cooperation with Quality Austria since 1996 and stands for continuously outstanding results through excellent operational and strategic work as well as consistent further development.

Award Recogened for Excellence

As part of the assessment, the GGZ was confirmed the highest maturity level according to the Excellence Framework Europe (EFE). The strengths and potentials are identified and the maturity level of a company is identified in the state prize in 2025. The submission resulted in the EFQM model and the GGZ was awarded a number of points of 800-850 points. The GGZ was awarded the best organization of all industries with the State Prize for 2025.

Excellent feedback from the assessor: inside

The was particularly highly emphasized pronounced corporate culture and the lived leadershipThe ones on Self -organization, qualification and individual scope for action based. Also the clear, efficient communication and decision-making channels as well as that Strong commitment in the field of sustainability found special recognition. The work of the GGZ was also recognized beyond its own corporate borders.

Ceremonial award ceremony

Following the Quality Austria Excellence Day, the GGZ interprofessional team around GGZ managing director Gerd Hartinger received the certificate and the trophy for the 2025 state prize.

“Since 2000, the GGZ has consistently dealt with the company development in phases with the TQM approach, the” steps to excellence “. The continuous application of the QM models such as EFQM and EFE supports agility and leads to extraordinary results, high process quality and the highest stakeholders. “ Gerd Hartinger outlines the cornerstones of this success.

About the geriatric health centers of the city of Graz (GGZ)
The GGZ are a leading facility in the field of geriatric health care and offer comprehensive services for older people. With a holistic approach that integrates medical, nursing and social aspects, the GGZ set standards in geriatric medicine and care. Through innovative concepts and strong networking with other health and social service providers: Inside, the GGZ makes a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of older people.