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Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics 4th Annual International Compliance and Ethics Awards Honor Leaders in Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics 4th Annual International Compliance and Ethics Awards Honor Leaders in Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics
Published 08-26-08
Submitted by Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Iwao Taka, Ph.D., Professor, International School of Economics and Business Administration, Reitaku University, Japan;
Ethics Resource Center, award to be accepted by Pat Harned, Chief Executive Officer, Ethics Resource Center , Arlington, VA;
John Falcetano, CCEP, CHC-F, CHRC, Chief Audit/Compliance Officer, University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Greenville,NC;
Florida Gulf Coast University, award to be accepted by David E. Steckler, Director, Compliance Specialist Certificate Graduate Program, Florida Gulf Coast University located in Fort Myers, Florida
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - August 26, 2008 - The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) announced today that on September 15, 2008, it will host the 4th Annual International Compliance and Ethics Awards ceremony. This annual event honors leaders in corporate compliance and business ethics.
"These awards pay tribute to those organizations and individuals making significant and important contributions to the corporate compliance and business ethics profession," said Odell Guyton, Senior Counsel and Director of Compliance for Microsoft Corporation, Co-Chair of the SCCE Advisory Board.
"Each year since the SCCE instituted this awards program it has honored leaders in the compliance and business ethics field who exemplify professional integrity and who strengthen the profession," said Guyton.
Award Recipients
This year's award recipients include two individuals and two organizations making considerable contributions to the fast-growing corporate compliance and ethics profession: "The SCCE 4th Annual International Compliance and Ethics Award recipients are recognized by their peers as pioneers and leaders in the compliance and ethics profession," said Guyton.
The following individuals and organizations will be honored:
- SCCE International Compliance and Ethics Award: Iwao Taka, Ph.D. Professor, International School of Economics and Business Administration, Reitaku University, Japan
- SCCE Compliance and Ethics Award: Ethics Resource Center, award to be accepted by Pat Harned, Chief Executive Officer, Ethics Resource Center , Arlington, VA, USA - http://www.ethics.org/.
- HCCA Compliance and Ethics Award: John Falcetano, CCEP, CHC-F, CHRC, Chief Audit/Compliance Officer, University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Greenville, NC,USA.
- CCB Compliance and Ethics Award: Florida Gulf Coast University, award to be accepted by David E. Steckler, Director, Compliance Specialist Certificate Graduate Program, Florida Gulf Coast University located in Fort Myers, FL, USA.
Background on Compliance Profession
"Corporate compliance," "business ethics," and "governance" are familiar terms easily recognized by today’s business executive. This relatively new field of corporate compliance and business ethics continues to grow in relevance and visibility. The compliance and ethics officer position can now be found in almost every industry, in public and private companies, and in nonprofit organizations. Compliance and ethics professionals develop and oversee corporate compliance and ethics programs to ensure that their organizations comply with state and federal regulations.
The Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE),
The Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE), headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is dedicated to improving the quality of corporate governance, compliance and ethics. Its mission: SCCE exists to champion ethical practice and compliance standards in all organizations and to provide the necessary resources for compliance professionals and others who share these principles. SCCE Web site: http://www.corporatecompliance.org
The Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to improving the quality of health care compliance. For more information visit the HCCA Web site www.hcca-info.org or call 888/580-8373.
The Compliance Certification Board (CCB). CCB was established in 1999 to develop and manage the compliance and ethics certification program. For more information visit: www.hcca-info.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CHC_Certification
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
The Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE), headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the role of compliance professional, and advancing corporate governance, compliance and ethics on a global scale. Its mission is to champion compliance standards, corporate governance and ethical practice in the business community, and to provide the necessary resources for compliance and ethics professionals and others who share these principles. Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics is located at 6500 Barrie Road, Suite 250, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435.
