HONOREES
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.”
* indicates award recipient
Individual
- Jaime Garcia (Andy Roddick Foundation)
- Hailey Easley (Austin Asian Community Health Initiative)
- Leah Hargrave (The Charlie Center)
- Chrystal Smith (Foster Village)
Small Business
Large Business
2025 AWARDS RECAP
2024 Award Finalists
Individual
- Stephanie Harris (IMPACT Texas)
- *Dyan Lofton (Austin Legal Access)
- Monique Parker-Murchison (Little Bit of Good)
Large Business
Lifetime Achievement
- *Bob Gregory (Texas Disposal Systems)
2024 AWARDS RECAP
2023 Award Finalists
Small Business
Lifetime Achievement
- *Alan Graham (Mobile Loaves & Fishes)
2023 AWARDS RECAP
2022 Award Finalists
Individual
- Courtney Bailey
- *Michele Glaze
- *Misti Potter
- Kelly White
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2021 Award Finalists
Mid-size Business
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2020 Award Finalists
Small Business
Nonprofit
Individual
Mid-size Business
Large Business
MEET THE 2020 AWARD FINALISTS
2019 Award Finalists
Mid-size Business
Lifetime Achievement
- *Patti C. Smith
MEET THE 2019 AWARD FINALISTS
2018 Award Finalists
Mid-size Business
Lifetime Achievement
MEET THE 2018 AWARD FINALISTS
2017 Award Recipients & Finalists
Mid-size Business
Large Business
Lifetime Achievement
MEET THE 2017 AWARD FINALISTS
2016 Award Recipients & Finalists
Mid-size Business
Large Business
Lifetime Achievement
MEET THE 2016 AWARD FINALISTS
2015 Award Recipients & Finalists
Mid-size Business
Lifetime Achievement
- *Brian McCoy
- *Laurie Loew
MEET THE 2015 AWARD FINALISTS
2014 Award Recipients & Finalists
Individual
- *Sara Pantin
- Martha Smiley
- Curtis Page
Large Business
Lifetime Achievement
- *Matt Kouri
MEET THE 2014 AWARD FINALISTS
2013 Award Recipients & Finalists
Small Business
Individual
- *Matt Kouri
- Mark Curry
- Adrian Mertz
Large Business
Lifetime Achievement
2012 Award Recipients & Finalists
Nonprofit
- *RunTex Foundation
- The Next to New Shop
- Impact Austin
Individual
- *Jon Levy
- Tim Stroud
- Matt Kouri
Large Business
Lifetime Achievement
2011 Award Recipients & Finalists
Individual
- *Jerry Davis
- Don Ames
- Matt Kouri
2010 Award Recipients & Finalists
Individual
- *Laurie Loew
- Walter Moreau
- Arnold Garcia
2009 Award Recipients & Finalists
Individual
- *Wes Peoples
- Patti Speier
- David Hilgers
2008 Award Recipients & Finalists
Individual
- *Rose Lancaster
- Walter Moreau
- Rich Goldstein
2007 Award Recipients & Finalists
Business
- *Tate Austin
- Chez Zee
- Employee Incentive Plans
- IE Discovery
Individual
- *Diana Resnik
- Lynda Baker
- Dineen Majcher
- Caroline Murphy
- Emilee Whitehurst
2006 Award Recipients & Finalists
Individual
- *Bill McLellan
- Mamata Misra
- Dineen Majcher
2005 Award Recipients & Finalists
Business
- *Grande Communications
- Brown-Karhan Healthcare
- Martin Decker Totco / Varco
Individual
- *Marian Dozier
- Mamata Misra
- Rachel Muir / Kurt Senske
- Barry Silverberg
2004 Award Recipients & Finalists
2003 Award Recipients & Finalists
Business
- *Applied Materials
- *Athens Group
- *Hart InterCivic
- InterTech Flooring
- 3M
- T3
Individual
- *Earl Maxwell
- Thomas L. Ausley
- Paul Carrozza
- Etta R. Moore