Quality Award Winners - The "road" to win a quality award

Are you aware of any study or other work which records the "road" to win a quality award?
Is there any survey done to show how difficult was the road to the award and the added value after the award?

If you can provide a questionnare concerning the above matter that would be more than helpful.

Thank you in advance

Welcome to the cove.
I have moved the thread as it is more appropriate her.
Try searching the forums for Baldrige (US prize) and EFQM (Europe) to find more information.
The sites of the 2 schemes also have plenty of information