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How It Works

This program honors companies and individuals in New Mexico that demonstrate a strong commitment to the highest level of ethical business practices in daily operations, management and personal philosophies and in their response to crises and challenges.

Nomination Procedures

A company or individual may be nominated by a customer, client, employee, consultant, vendor or private citizen who is impressed with the company’s or an individual’s demonstration of ethical practices.

Here is what you need to know:

  1. Please be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.
  2. Before you submit a nomination, you should notify that individual or company in advance as it will require some work on the part of the nominees, as discussed further below.
  3. After the nomination period closes on Aug. 1, 2024, all nominees will be notified of their nomination. In addition, each nominee will be asked to provide the names of individuals who may serve as references.

The completed nominations will be reviewed and vetted by the New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards Screening Committee.

A group of no more than 30 finalists will go through an additional process led by students in the Fall 2024 Business Ethics courses at CNM.

Finalists should expect 3–4 phone and/or in-person meetings with students that will last 1–2 hours each and will take place September through November 2024.

As a nominator, please be prepared to provide contact information for 3–5 stakeholders (i.e. customers, community partners, employees, competitors, etc., as applicable) for possible further student contact and interviews.

Nominations for 2025 are open until August 1, 2024. Nominate Now!

Nominations Guidlines

The following guidelines are written to preserve the integrity of the awards process and prevent any situation which would cause a conflict of interest or the perception of a conflict of interest.

The following are not eligible for nomination for the New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards:

  • Sponsors of the New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards or their principals (CEO, President, Managing Director, Executive Director) in any amount above a table sponsor level in the year of their awards.
  • Businesses or non-profits which have been operational for less than 5 years in New Mexico at the time of nomination.
  • Government agencies and elected officials.
  • Nominations in more than one category within the same year. If an individual or organization is nominated in more than one category in the same year, the nominee will determine the category of nomination with which to  proceed.
  • Young leaders who are 35 years of age or younger at the time of the award.
  • Individuals who have served on any New Mexico Ethics in Business committees during the prior two years.
  • Previous recipients may not be re-nominated for the category of their previous awards.
  • Businesses (for-profit and non-profit) which are not incorporated in or licensed to do business in New Mexico. All nominees must be in good standing with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
  • Individuals who are employed by CNM, serve on the CNM Foundation Board, CNM Ingenuity Board and the CNM Governing Board are ineligible to be nominated. In addition, businesses whose principals (CEO, President, Managing Director, Executive Director) serve on the CNM Foundation Board, CNM Ingenuity Board and the CNM Governing Board are ineligible to be nominated.

The following are not eligible to nominate candidates for the New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards:

  • Individuals may not self-nominate.
  • Members of the Ethics in Business Selection Committee.  These individuals may not submit nominations but can inform other community members about the nomination process.
  • Companies or individuals with awards named for them may not make nominations in their respective categories.

The New Mexico Ethics in Business Screening Committee will evaluate any other potential conflicts and shall make the final determination as to which nominations continue through the selection process.