The following businesses have been nominated for the 2008 Ne Ks BEA. The nominated businesses will now submitt entry forms about their companies ethical commitment, not only to their clients, but their employees as well. The submitted entries will be judged by the Washburn University School of Business, and the WU Small Business Development Coordination Center.

These busineesses have been nominated for their ability to demonstrate a firm commitment to ethical practices, in their everyday operations, philosophies, and in response to crises and challenges.

All nominees will be invited to attend the Ne KS Chapter of the Financial Service Professionals (FSP)  annual meeting and Business Ethics award luncheon. The winners of each category will receive a crystal award, and have their entry submitted to the National headquarters, for entry into the American Business Ethics Award, a national competition. 

If chosen as the winner in their category, they will be invited to attend the National Forum of the Society of FSP, in October, and held in Las Vegas, Nv.

The Society of FSP is a national organization of credentialed insurance and financial service professionals who are active in almost 200 Chapters nationwide.

It gives us, the Ne Ks Chapter of the FSP great pleasure in announcing this years nominees:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas - Mid-sized Company- Topeka

Martin Logan, Inc - Small Co - Lawrence

Bird Physical  Therapy - Small Co - Lawrence

Custom Neon & Vinyl Graphics, Inc - Small Co- Topeka

Appelhanz Roofing & Guttering, Inc - Small Co - Topeka

Rose Villa, Inc - Small Co - Topeka

The winners will be announced in June 2008.