The Purpose
The purpose of the San Antonio Ethics in Business Awards is to bring the importance of business ethics to the forefront of communities throughout San Antonio and to honor those individuals and companies that practice and believe in good ethics. It is hoped that businesses throughout the community will aspire to be considered for this award.

The Awards
Five awards are given to: a large business, a medium business, a small business, a not-for-profit organization, and an individual that demonstrate business excellence and the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity and civic and social responsibility.

The History
The San Antonio Ethics in Business Awards is based on a program created more than 15 years ago by the Samaritan Institute in Denver, Colorado, an affiliated organization of the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health. These Founders felt that individuals and companies who have successfully integrated ethical business conduct and social responsibility into their daily decision-making should be publicly honored.

The Process
A public announcement for nominations will occur annually in the summer. Honors business students in the UTSA Business School will spend approximately 8 – 10 hours over the fall semester interviewing and conducting research with the nominee/CEO as part of their semester course work. Over 15 additional hours will be spent with other key staff. A Selection Committee of community leaders reviews the results of the students’ research and chooses the award recipients..

The Event
The Ethics in Business Awards are presented at a dinner event held in April of each year. A nationally known speaker on ethics in business will speak and participating students will be recognized in addition to the awarding of the recipients.

The Beneficiaries
Proceeds from the event benefit the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health to strengthen individuals, families and organizations and the UTSA Business School to further the study and teachings of ethical business practices.

2008 San Antonio Ethics in Business Awards Steering Committee:

• Pat Frost – Chairman
• Debbie Baxter
• Nel Belt
• Earnest Broughton
• Vic L. Heller, Ph.D.
• Paul A. Parks, D.Min.