• A clear demonstration of the company’s executive commitment to ethics in communications from the CEO and senior officers to employees and customers.
  
  
• A corporate code of ethics, which demonstrates the company’s requirement for honesty, integrity, and compliance with the law in all business dealings.
  
  
• A clear communication of the company’s ethical standards, corporate culture and its expectations of employees in company publications, employee handbooks, training courses and other materials.
  
  
• A clear indication that employees understand and accept the company’s ethical standards as indicated by survey results or internal audits.
  
  
• A means for employees, customers and other parties to bring ethical concerns to the attention of management and a mechanism for resolution that ensures fair and consistent treatment of the parties involved.
  
  
• A narrative description of business ethics-in-action as demonstrated by the company’s response to a specific challenge affecting its everyday operations, philosophy and culture.
  
  
• A consistently high quality of products and services, business and production practices, including a demonstrated awareness of environmental impact, when applicable.
  
  
• A corporate commitment to providing a safe work environment that is free from harassment or discriminatory behavior, and fosters growth and opportunity.
  
  
• A community commitment that is demonstrated by involvement in local, regional and/or national issues, corporate philanthropy, and support of civic and charitable endeavors.

The specific entry requirements and entry criteria are described in the RBEA entry form.

RBEA 2010 Panel of Judges 

Sheila A. Gaddis, Esq.
Executive Director
Volunteer Legal Services Project

Dr. John Keiser
Associate Professor and Chair
College at Brockport, SUNY

Susan O’Brien
Vice President, Outsourcing Services
HR Works

H. Chris Pape
President/CEO
Monroe Litho, Inc.

Edward Reif
Chief Financial Officer
HCR-Home Care of Rochester

Richard C. Vega
Director, Office of Public Integrity
City of Rochester