ETHICS IN BUSINESS
OUR GOAL: WE ILLUMINATE those businesses, individuals and nonprofits who believe that doing GOOD is good business, and maintain our level playing field in the Central Texas business community by exemplifying ethical practices.
The purpose of RecognizeGood’s Ethics in Business program is to illuminate those businesses, individuals and nonprofits who believe that doing GOOD is good business. The Ethics in Business award program helps not only preserve, but expand, the ethical environment that allows our businesses to prosper, grow, and better support the communities of Central Texas. Utilizing partnerships with Concordia University and Leadership Austin, candidates for this award are examined and interviewed at multiple levels to determine award finalists and honorees in five award categories. Honorees are announced at the annual Ethics in Business Awards Celebration, where hundreds of business leaders gather each year to recognize great examples of business integrity and join together to stand up for doing the right thing.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON
Stay Tuned – information regarding the next Ethics in Business Awards is coming soon!
As we all stand together as pillars for good, we form the foundation of a fair and just business community where, as partners, we can all thrive. RecognizeGood, Samaritan Center and Concordia University invite you to honor Central Texas businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals for their exemplary ethical standards and behavior. For more information about sponsorship levels and opportunities contact:
Ethics in Business Award Nomination
HOW IT WORKS:
Each year, nominations are gathered by RecognizeGood. Nominees are then researched and vetted by hand-selected business students at Concordia University Texas during their study of ethical principles. Once the students have reviewed the nominees and conducted phone interviews, they score each nominee and narrow the field to 3 finalists in each category. Each finalist is then interviewed in person, and students prepare a rigorous, in-depth review before presenting their findings to an independent selection committee made up of hand-selected Leadership Austin alumni.
Concordia is annually awarded the Tom & Reina Wiatt Scholarship for their involvement with the research and selection process of selecting the finalists. All finalists are recognized and award recipients announced at the awards luncheon, attended by hundreds of Texas business leaders and growing in size each year. Proceeds benefit the founding presenter of this program in Central Texas, the Samaritan Center.
Award Criteria
- Be Respectful
- Be Fair
- Be Honest
- Strive for Justice
- Embrace Sustainability
Award Categories
- Small Business (5-249 employees)
- Large Business (250+ employees)
- Nonprofit
- Individual
2024 Ethics in Business Awards
Recap our 2024 Ethics in Business Awards!
Testimonials
“We believe that running an ethical business is really not just an option, but it is foundational in growing a successful estate.”
“Some of us can give money to a special worthy cause to accomplish specific goals. Some of us can use our voice to encourage others, like we've seen today. Some of us can be there personally for our friends and neighbors in their time of need. Some of us can open our home, or use some portion of our business to help encourage others. But none of us should let ourselves be robbed of the joy of being personally involved in helping others - whatever means we have.”
“Make no mistake, our work here is never done. It's not a once-a-year training just to check a box. It's a continuous journey for myself and my leadership team – we must lead by example.”
“At CIS, we know that success is not just about what we do, but it's most definitely about how we do it. It's about integrity, transparency, treating everyone with fairness and respect. Most of all it’s about love, and we use that word a lot – because love is what builds our relationships and informs our norms.”
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