The Ethics in Business Awards, a partnership between St. Edward's University and the Interfaith Samaritan Center, honor companies and individuals who exemplify high ethical standards and practices in the workplace. Winners were chosen from a field of 61 nominees, narrowed to 14 finalists by a selection committee.

Each nominee was interviewed by a team of St. Edward University graduate students. Those interviewed included AMD's external partners such and Tokyo Electron, HP, Austin Community College and Del Valle ISD (two community partners) and AMD's internal departments included, Legal, Corporate Supply Management, HR and Sales.

"Winners share a common trait: a fundamental respect for their employees, customers, volunteers, suppliers and the larger Central Texas community," said Phillip Thompson, director of the Center for Ethics and Leadership at St. Edward's. "These companies balance being profitable with another value: respect for the human beings they deal with, either internally or externally."