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NM Ethics in Business Awards

Dating back to 2000, Samaritan recognized the connection between ethical behavior to the physical, psychological and spiritual health of the community. That was the year the New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards were born.

Samaritan understands the influence that employment practices, business conduct and workplace conditions have on mental health. We’ve all been in workplace situations that take an emotional toll on us and our families. Promoting ethical practices in our community, and encouraging local businesses, individuals and social-profit organizations to aspire to the award builds awareness about the importance of ethics in our community.

Samaritan partners closely with UNM’s Anderson School of Management students, who research nominees as part of a semesterlong ethics course. Groups of students produce lengthy reports that are then submitted to a selection committee as part of the deliberations. The selection committee makes the final choice.

Ten percent of the proceeds from the Ethics in Business Awards Dinner is donated to UNM Anderson School of Management in support of an Ethics Endowment.

Samaritan Counseling Center invites the entire community to advocate and support behavioral/ mental health issues in our community. The consequences of unaddressed mental health needs are clear. Please visit our website at www.samaritannm. org and support behavioral/ mental health issues in our community.