Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced today that is has been selected as the winner of a 2011 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The company was celebrated for its commitment to exemplary ethical business practices because its employees understand how important it is to behave ethically and comply with the law.

Founded in 2000, the Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award recognizes public and private companies headquartered in the Dallas region that demonstrate a commitment to ethical business practices in their everyday operations, management philosophies, and in response to crises or challenges.

Of the 28 companies nominated for this year's award, eight finalists were named, with three of those - Kimberly-Clark, Karlee and Purdy-McGuire - taking top honors. "These winners do the right thing for their company and the clients they serve. Their work reinforces the positive, ethical values of our local business community and beyond," said program chair Gary Morris of Morris Capital Corporation.

When presenting Kimberly-Clark's award, Morris noted that the 139-year-old company's founding principles were grounded in honesty and integrity. In addition, he said judges were particularly impressed with Kimberly-Clark's use of multiple tactics to help keep its ethics and compliance relatable.

"We are honored to be recognized for our ethical business practices," said Thomas J. Falk, chairman and chief executive officer of Kimberly-Clark. "Kimberly-Clark operates with the same high standards of integrity today as it did when the company was founded in 1872. Our employees take pride in continuing our heritage of honesty, integrity, and 'doing the right thing' every day."

In accepting the award, Thomas J. Mielke, Kimberly-Clark senior vice president of Law, Government Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer, thanked the Greater Dallas Ethics Award Committee for continuing to recognize the many great
companies who make ethics a priority. "Too often these days, we hear about individuals and companies who have set 'bad' examples rather than recognizing and celebrating those individuals and companies that rise above the current day's challenges to do 'good' things in the 'right' ways," Mielke said. "Kimberly-Clark thanks you for turning the spotlight on these types of companies and honoring them for presenting good examples that inspire others."

The Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards is supported by several business associations and academic centers, including the Dallas Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, Financial Planning Association of Dallas/Fort Worth, Edwin L. Cox School of Business at SMU, Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility at SMU, the North Texas Ethics Association, and Success North Dallas.

Previous award winners include Atmos Energy, The Container Store, Daisy Brand, EDS, The Staubach Company, TXU and Trammell Crow Company.

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's 139-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com.

About Greater Dallas Business Ethics Association
The Greater Dallas Business Ethics Association was founded in 2000 by local leaders with the Dallas Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. The GDBEA award honors Dallas-based companies that demonstrate a measurable commitment to ethical business practices in everyday operations, management philosophies and responses to crises or challenges. Recognizing local companies that exemplify ethical business practices is important in creating awareness and understanding of the everyday application of these practices and helps foster a more stable and vibrant business environment. The purpose of the GDBEA is to hold those businesses up as examples and provide guidance and support to companies that wish to improve their ability to operate ethically and ensure ethics are an integral part of their culture.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the sixth year in a row. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow Kimberly-Clark on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

More from Kimberly-Clark Corporation