Ethics in Business
2009 Sponsors
Community:

Lancaster General

Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scott, Ltd.

Wohlsen Construction Company
Contributing Sponsors:
D.H. Funk & Sons
Drs. May-Grant Associates
Gooding Group Foundation
The J.F. Steinman Foundation
Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Simon Lever
Sponsors:
Jack & Sally Buckwalter
Kimberly Nobb Evans
Robert L. Glover
Dr. & Mrs. James Goddard
Graystone Bank
Kitchen Kettle Village
Lancaster Laboratories
North Group Consultants
Caroline S. Nunan
Plum Street Gourmet
Stephen L. Powell
Laura Schanz Consulting Associates
Special Occasions & Queen Street Linens
Teachers Protective Mutual Life
Wachovia Foundation
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Samaritan Counseling Center's
2009 Ethics in Business Award Nominees
The Samaritan Counseling Center is pleased and proud to announce the nominees for the 2009 Ethics in Business Award:
Not-for-Profit Nominees:
Bridge of Hope National values honesty and integrity as the operating principles for all those involved with their organization. They believe Jesus Christ is their example in bringing love and hope to the poor, the broken-hearted, the oppressed, the homeless and the suffering. They teach and practice a strengths-based approach to social work.
The Gathering Place is a not-for-profit organization formed to restore and maintain the dignity and health of people who have been affected HIV/AIDS in Lancaster County. Clients and volunteers speak about the love, respect, and dignity they receive from the staff. The Gathering Place provides a vital and effective service to the HIV/AIDS community in Lancaster with limited resources while maintaining high standards of conduct.
Lancaster County Council of Churches reaches out to all faiths and fosters ministering to all human needs and addressing community and societal issues. Ethical behavior is demonstrated daily by the actions and work of the staff and the Board as they serve others without discrimination or judgment and with respect.
United Disabilities Services has incorporated the concept of the Keeper of the Common Good in its business practices. This approach to management helps UDS maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fairness and respect in all that it does. CEO Gerry Meck’s motto: “Do Justice, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly” defines the ethical principles that guide UDS as it advances its mission – and, more importantly, they are practiced.
Water Street Ministries has as their core values Dependence upon God, Service to the Church, Partnership with the Community, Authenticity in Relationships and Grace as their Model. These values are reflected in the relationship with their residents, with the premise that “each person deserves to be treated with respect and love".
For-Profit Nominees:
Amelia's Grocery Outlet has leaders who understand the impact of top management’s commitment to an ethical culture throughout the organization – from the warehouse to the executive office. Amelia’s leads by example and employs a “Lead like Jesus” program at all levels of management. All of the employees interviewed talked about their gratefulness and pride in the company’s mission and success.
B.R. Kreider & Son is a business with strong ethics and a great concern for each of their employees. In fact, they were nominated for this award by one of their employees. The overall mission of B.R. Kreider & Son, Inc. is to bless others as they have been blessed. They live and work by the golden rule. Benjamin Kreider would be proud of his family for carrying on the high standards he initiated when he started the business seventy-three years ago.
Cargas Systems is an employee-owned company. The company has achieved a model of “Shared Success” – a simple, yet powerful concept which benefits employees, customers and owners. The company is honest, open and fair. Cargas employees believe in the company culture – so much so that over 80% have invested their own money to purchase company stock. To understand the company, you need to meet Chip first hand and experience his energy, excitement and drive for a stream-lined, honest company with high core values.
D&E Communications recognizes that the “Tone at the Top” is the most important element in creating a culture where integrity and ethics are truly valued. As James Morozzi, President and CEO has said, “ the source of our reputation is the loyalty, dedication and integrity of each one of us in fulfilling our commitments to D&E, its shareholders, the community and to all parties with whom we do business.” From their Code of Conduct to their Employee Wellness or Green Initiative programs, D&E Communications demonstrates the highest level of ethics in business.
Two Dudes Painting Company is an exciting company, clearly striving to do what is right for its employees, customers and the community. Two Dudes has chosen to raise the bar for painting professionals and is working creatively and diligently to instill and exemplify strong ethical principles. The company’s commitment to the community is far-reaching and their daily activities serve as examples of ethics in action.
Individual Nominees:
Daniel Fichtner, President of Providence Engineering Corp., has a very deeply rooted code of ethics strongly tied to his faith. The “Golden Rule” guides his decision making. Daniel believes in the inherent value and worth of all persons and both his employees and his clients know they are valued by him. He takes on his client’s problems as his own. Daniel is a man of integrity, both in word and by example.
Quintin Frey, President of Turkey Hill Dairy, believes that ethics in business infuses all of what you do and the means by which you accomplish things in your business life. Quintin leads by four Enduring Principles which have become the foundation of Turkey Hill’s success: treat all people with fairness and respect; practice honesty and integrity in all relationships; produce and sell quality, wholesome products; and serve our customers as we would like to be served.
Francine McNairy, President of Millersville University, has been described as one of the best University Presidents in terms of managing the academic, business and leadership challenges of a university. She is a woman of outstanding character, dedication to the growth and success of others as well as a leader and pioneer in her field. She has stood up for the principles of academic integrity and has held steadfast to those principles. She is a strong role model for young business leaders.
Wayne Scott, Executive Director of The Mix at Arbor Place, goes above and beyond to show teens from disadvantaged homes that they have value and encourage them to pursue a successful path in their lives. Wayne believes that our ethics can best be measured by what we do when no one is looking. He is driven by the core values of honesty, hard work, respect, trust, forgiveness, commitment, excellence and laughter. Wayne truly leads by example.
F. Barry Shaw, Chairman of the Board for Wenger's Feed Mill says, “Words on paper do not mean a thing if you do not live them every day of your life.” His strong Christian and ethical values are the cornerstone of the way he lives, conducts business and contributes to the community. He believes in servant leadership and uses his vision, leadership and resources to help others be successful.
The Award Recipients will be announced at the June 18, 2009 Ethics in Business Award Event. To register, please call Anita Hanna, Director of Development, at (717) 735-8776, extension 14.
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