Winston-Salem Business Magazine - January 2008 - (Page 11) BUSINESS Front Better Business Bureau 2008 MARKETPLACE ETHICS AWARDS Entries for the 2008 BBB Marketplace Ethics Awards are being accepted now through February 8, 2008. To enter, companies or non-profits located in Northwest North Carolina should demonstrate their commitment to high ethical standards and actions by providing both a two-page summary and specific and detailed examples of the four criteria outlined below. Entries will be reviewed and winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges. Customer/Vendor/Supplier/ Shareholder Relationships. · Marketing/Advertising/ Communications and Sales Practice examples that reflect a true representation of what is actually offered. · Examples of your Reputation within your Industry and Community that reflect ethical practices in the marketplace. Winning entries are eligible to compete in the 2009 BBB International Marketplace Ethics Awards. For more information and an application form visit: www.BBBMarketplaceEthicsAwards.com BBB Marketplace Ethics Awards Luncheon Winners will be announced at an awards luncheon on Thursday, March 20, 2008. Doors will open at 11:00am, ceremony and lunch begins at 11:30am. Winning entries are eligible to compete in the 2009 BBB International Marketplace Ethics Awards. Mail completed applications to: Better Business Bureau Serving Northwest North Carolina, Inc. · 500 West Fifth Street, Suite 202 · Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2728. Entries may also be faxed to: 336.777.3727. Summary A two-page summary that 1) explains what your firm does and why it merits being a BBB Marketplace Ethics Award winner, 2) highlights specific business and management practices relevant to the award, 3) illustrates your firm’s commitment to fair and honest conduct in the marketplace and 4) states your firm’s position regarding business integrity and ethical practices including a formally adopted policy and mission statement. Four Criteria Substantiate your summary by showing examples under each of the following four criteria: · Ethics policies and procedures used in everyday Management Practices. · Ethical practices surrounding the WINSTON-SALEM BUSINESS | 11 http://www.BBBMarketplaceEthicsAwards.com http://www.BBBMarketplaceEthicsAwards.com
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