Tyler, TX – January 8, 2013 – The
Better Business Bureau Serving Central East Texas is proud to announce the second
annual Student of Integrity Video Scholarship program. This program recognizes
two college-bound seniors who personify high ethics as demonstrated through
their creative talents in creation of a 30 to 60 second video, as well as their
overall personal integrity and academic history.
“We have developed
the Student of Integrity Award as a way to focus on ethics with young adults
who are on the cusp of their careers, planning their post secondary education
and focusing on future goals,” said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO
of BBB Serving Central East Texas “Ethics and integrity will shape their
professional and personal experiences throughout their lives, and it is our
hope that this award will encourage interested students to consider and
articulate their commitment to high ethical behavior.”
The first place winner will be awarded a $2,000 textbook
scholarship to an accredited college or university. Second place will be awarded
$1,000. Finalists will be notified by Friday, January 11, 2013.
The recipients of the 2012-2013 Student of Integrity
Scholarship will be honored at the BBB Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday,
January 30, 2013. The BBB Education Foundation accepts donations year-round for
the scholarship.
BBB will also present the BBB
Awards for Excellence to two (2) companies who exemplify ethical behavior and
display integrity in all aspects of their operations; toward their
employees, vendors, customers, and within their community. Winners
are chosen by an independent panel of judges.
Registrants may purchase tickets for $25 each by going to the
BBB website: www.bbb.org.
BBB is an
organization of businesses that join together to support, develop and encourage
an ethical marketplace. Through various types of presentations and the media we
provide business and consumer education in continued efforts to inform
consumers so that they can make educated decisions about businesses, brands and
charities they can trust.
