Center for Entrepreneurship Announces Call for Nominations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
MARIA SIKORYAK-ROBINS
DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS

FAYETTEVILLE, NC—The Center for Entrepreneurship at Methodist University is calling for nominations for the following business awards, to be presented at the 31st Annual Stock Market Symposium, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. Nominations and supporting materials should be directed to the Center no later than Friday, March 14 via fax: (910) 630-7657; e-mail: or mail to Methodist University, Center for Entrepreneurship, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, N.C., 28311.

American Business Ethics Award
(Sponsored by Society of Financial Service Professionals)
The American Business Ethics Award (ABEA) recognizes U.S. companies that exemplify high standards of ethical behavior in their everyday business conduct and in response to crises or challenges. Established in 1994 by the Society of Financial Service Professionals, this award program embodies the Society’s 75-year advancement of sound business ethics in insurance and financial services, especially among its more than 25,000 members. The ABEA will recognize an employer with fewer than 250 employees at the annual Stock Market Symposium. Financial service companies and non-profit organizations are excluded from award consideration due to their close association with the Society.

Silver Spoon Award
The Silver Spoon Award is given to a person who, though not born with the proverbial spoon in his/her mouth, has originated and built a successful business recognized for its uniqueness in planning, production, or some other aspect of its operation. The business can be located anywhere in the United States.

Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The recipient must be a North Carolina resident who owns, has established, or manages a small business. The Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award committee will also consider the individual’s creativity, innovativeness, and personal contributions to and involvement with the community.

Small Business Excellence Award
A small business is one that employs fewer than 300 persons and generates revenue of less than $15 million per annum. The Excellence Award committee will also consider the creativity of the business, the uniqueness of the product, the welfare of the employees, and the contributions of the business to its community.

2007 Award Recipients
American Business Ethics Award: David Lain, David Lain Realtors
Silver Spoon Award: Irvin Warren, Warren Oil Company
Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Doris McPhail Williams and Carolyn Naylor, The Pilgrim Gifts and Antiques
Small Business Excellence Award: Wade Hardin, Wade Hardin Plumbing

For more information on the Call for Nominations or other Center for Entrepreneurship programs, please call (910) 630-7642.