Montgomery, AL – River Region Ethics in Business (RREPS), along with the Samaritan Counseling Center, Inc., presented Pastor Ken Austin with its prestigious Maury D. Smith Award for Excellence in Professional Ethics at its awards program on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Alabama Activity Center. Additionally, finalists have been named for the 2023 River Region Ethics in Business and Public Service Awards. The recipients were named at the October 12th awards program. The following were named (in alphabetical order) as finalists in their categories:
- Non-Profit: Dream Court; Medical Outreach Ministries; and Montgomery Christian School.
- Small Business: Apropos; Michelle Goodwyn, DDS; and Pet Palace Hotels
- Medium Business: Alabama Artificial Limb and Prosthetic Services: Alabama Klassic Designs; and Capell & Howard Law Firm
- Large Business: Lowe\’s Prattville; MOBIS Alabama; and Whitfield Foods.
RREPS began receiving nominations in October 2022 for this year\’s finalists. Earlier this year, the program worked in collaboration with Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) to interview and conduct research on all nominees. AUM business and public administration graduate students researched the ethics policies and practices of each nominee. An independent selection committee made up of community leaders then reviewed the academic reports and designated the finalists for each category, then chose the recipients.
\”Each year we have the difficult task of choosing just one award recipient in each category.\” said Cary Kuhlmann, Executive Director at the Samaritan Counseling Center. “Our area is fortunate to have the types of high-quality organizations nominated this year. They represent the very highest standards for ethics in business in the River Region. We are honored to spotlight and share the impact of their contributions in our communities. Just being nominated by a customer or a colleague is an honor.\”
About River Region Ethics:
The River Region Ethics in Business and Public Service Awards is a program of The Samaritan Counseling Center, Inc. in collaboration with Auburn University at Montgomery. The purpose of the program is to bring the importance of business and public service ethics to the forefront of communities throughout the River Region and to honor those individuals and companies that practice and believe in good ethics. It is hoped that businesses and agencies throughout the community will aspire to be considered for this award. For more information about The River Region Ethics in Business and Public Service Awards, visit www.riverregionethics.com.
About the Samaritan Counseling Center:
Founded as a non-profit organization in 1997, The Samaritan Counseling Center, Inc. provides mental health services, educational programming and consultative services to all in need in the River Region through a wellness-oriented philosophy, emphasizing mind, body, spirit, and community. For more information about The Samaritan Counseling Center and its services, visit www.tsccenter.org.
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