• 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 2011 Panel of Judges  

• John D. Keiser, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Business Administration and Economics, The College at Brockport.
• Christopher Pape, President and CEO, Monroe Litho, Inc.
• Anthony Piazza, Esq., Partner, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP.
• Edward Reif, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Home Care of Rochester.
• Richard Vega, Consultant, Office of Public Integrity, City of Rochester.
• Alice Curry, Manager, Employee Care Team, Hammer Packaging.
• John G. Doyle, Jr., President and CEO, Doyle Security Systems, Inc.