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
Up to ten honorees will be selected from businesses, nonprofits, and individuals that have demonstrated exceedingly high ethical conduct, integrity, and civic responsibility as reflected in their dealings with individuals, businesses, employees and the community.  These ten honorees will participate in a mentoring project with students at the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business and will be recognized at a special public event in April 2010.  At this event, up to five notable and exemplary contributions to the promotion of ethics will receive special recognition.

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. Bbusiness students in the UTSA College of Business will spend approximately 8 – 10 hours over the fall semester interviewing and conducting research with the honorees/CEOs 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 up to five to be specially recognized.

The Event
The Ethics in Business Awards are presented at a dinner event held in April of each year.

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

2010 San Antonio Ethics in Business Awards

Steering Committee:

• Joe Westheimer – Chairman
• Pat Frost
• Earnest Broughton
• Paul A. Parks, D.Min.