Press Releases
NASBA Center for the Public Trust Announces 2024 Board Appointments
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), whose vision is advancing ethical leadership to influence the world, announces new appointments to its board of directors for 2024. The CPT is excited to work alongside these leaders as they share their knowledge and expertise through board service. James Alderson, of La Quinta, CA –…
L’Oréal Chief Ethics Officer to Receive Bill Daniels Being a Difference Award
NASHVILLE and NEW YORK (May 23, 2019) — L’Oréal Senior Vice President & Chief Ethics Officer Emmanuel Lulin will be honored for his commitment to ethical leadership on Tuesday, May 28, as a recipient of the Bill Daniels Being a Difference Award. Presented by the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), Lulin will receive…
National Student Video Competition Announces 2019 Winners
NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 30, 2019) — The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 Ethics in Action Video Competition. First launched in 2010, the annual competition seeks creative video entries showcasing examples of ethical behavior in the business world. The competition is open to undergraduate and…
2018 Bill Daniels Being a Difference Award Honorees Chosen by National Ethics Organization
NASHVILLE, TENN., (October 2, 2018) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) recently selected a new class of honorees for the 2018 Bill Daniels Being a Difference Award, which recognizes individuals practicing high standards of ethical leadership in business and within their communities. This year’s recipients include Robert Bray, John Ikard and Emmanuel…
CPT Promote Ethics Awareness During 2018 Big Payback Event
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust team participated in Nashville’s Big Payback event on May 2, 2018. During this event, NASBA CPT Development & Student Program Specialist, Sydney Shearer, was interviewed by Nashville’s Lightning 100 radio station. Watch the full interview below: See more photos from the Big Payback Event below:
Announcing Inaugural CPT Golf Classic
GOLF CLASSIC ON PAR TO HELP NON-PROFIT CONTINUE ETHICAL MISSION NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 17, 2017)— Employees continuously find themselves in situations that can test their moral character. To ensure America’s future business leaders are prepared to manage these situations, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) provides life-changing leadership and ethics training. To help…
CPT Promote Ethics Awareness During 2017 Big Payback Event
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust team participated in Nashville’s Big Payback event on May 3, 2017. During this event, NASBA CPT Activities Coordinator, Ashley Metivier, was interviewed by Nashville’s Lightning 100 radio station. Watch the full interview below: Watch this video to see why the CPT staff is fired up about supporting student…
National Student Video Competition Announces Its 2017 Winners
Seventh Annual Competition Receives More Than 7,000 Views Nationwide NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 20, 2017)— The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2017 Ethics in Action Student Video Competition. First launched in 2011, the annual competition seeks creative video entries showcasing examples of ethical behavior in the…
2017 Bill Daniels Being a Difference Award Nominations Now Open
NASBA Center for the Public Trust Prepares to Honor Ethical Business Leaders
CPT Named Finalist for Salute to Excellence Award
NASHVILLE, TENN., (October 13, 2016) — The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) was recently selected as a finalist for the Center for Nonprofit Management’s Salute to Excellence awards program. The CPT is competing in the Diversified Trust: New Generations award category. The Salute to Excellence awards are presented by the Center for Nonprofit…
Kevin Brown Receives Being a Difference Award
The CPT presented Kevin Y. Brown, of New York, NY, with a prestigious Being a Difference Award on April 30.
NASBA CPT Announces Winners of 2016 Ethics in Action Student Video Competition
Seventh Annual Competition Receives More Than 10,600 Views Nationwide NASHVILLE, TENN., (APRIL 28, 2016) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2016 Ethics in Action Student Video Competition. First launched in 2010, the annual competition seeks creative video entries showcasing examples of ethical behavior in…
NASBA Center for the Public Trust Launches Ethics Certification for Business Professionals
CPT develops interactive, online ethics training for business professionals across all disciplines. NASHVILLE, TENN., (APRIL 26, 2016) — The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) announces the launch of its Ethical Leadership Training and Certification for business professionals. This online, self-paced and interactive program consists of three training modules that discuss ethical culture, leadership…
Major Fraud Case Unites Students & Business Leaders for Ethics Discussion
National Ethics Organization Brings Town Hall Meetings to University Campuses NASHVILLE, TENN., (AUGUST 25, 2015) — The NASBA Center for Public Trust (CPT) is excited to host a series of public ethics discussions on select university campuses in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The inaugural Ethics Town Halls will be held in conjunction with…
John Sandoz Receives CPT Being a Difference Award
Sandoz is among the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s 2014-2015 Award Recipients NASHVILLE, TENN., (JUNE 9, 2015) — The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) recently presented John Sandoz, of Falls Church, VA, with the Being a Difference Award. The award was presented by Ryan Hirsch, CPT Operations Manager, at the annual Faith…
USADA General Counsel, William Bock, III, Receives CPT Being a Difference Award
Bock is among the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s 2014-2015 Award Recipients NASHVILLE, TENN., (MAY 21, 2015) — The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) presented William Bock, III of Indianapolis, IN, with the Being a Difference Award. The presentation took place at the law firm office of Kroger, Gardis & Regas and…
NASBA CPT Announces Winners of 2015 Student Video Competition
NASHVILLE, TENN., (APRIL 9, 2015) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce the winners of its Sixth Annual Ethics in Action Viral Video Competition, sponsored by the Dean Institute for Corporate Governance and Integrity. The competition was open to all U.S. college, junior college and university students. Students were…
NASBA CPT Expands Student Video Competition
Over $4,000 in Cash Prizes Will be Awarded to This Year’s Winning Teams NASHVILLE, TENN., (FEBRUARY 25, 2015) − The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) announces the launch and expansion of its Sixth Annual Ethics in Action Viral Video Competition, sponsored by the Lipscomb University Dean Institute for Corporate Governance and Integrity. Since…
CPT Announces New Board Appointments for 2015-2016
New Members to Aid in Organization’s Pursuit of Developing and Promoting Ethical Leadership in Business NASHVILLE, TENN., (JANUARY 30, 2015) − The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce new appointments to its 2015-2016 Board of Directors. The CPT welcomes these leaders as they share their knowledge and experience as a…
“Being a Difference” Award Goes to Plante Moran’s Beth Bialy
Bialy, an Industry Group Leader, is among the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s Award Recipients NASHVILLE, TENN., (March 27, 2014) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) presented Beth Bialy, a partner with Southfield, MI-based governmental auditing and accounting practice Plante Moran, PLLC, with the Being a Difference Award at a recent…
Alan Ziegler Receives “Being a Difference” Award
Rochester’s Futures Funding Corp. CEO Alan R. Ziegler Receives Prestigious “Being A Difference” Award From National Ethics Organization NASHVILLE, TENN., (March 20, 2014) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) presented Alan R. Ziegler of Rochester, N.Y., with the Being A Difference Award at a recent event sponsored by the Rochester Area Business…
NASBA CPT Hosts Fifth Annual National Student Video Competition
“Ethics Gone Viral” Serves as Theme for Fifth Annual Competition Attracting College Students Across the U.S. NASHVILLE, Tenn., (February 27, 2014) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) announces the launch of its Fifth Annual Ethics in Action Student Video Competition, sponsored by the Lipscomb University Dean Institute for Corporate Governance and Integrity.…
CPT Honors Jim Owen for Leading with Integrity
With Corporate Scandals on the Rise, There’s Always Another Story NASHVILLE, TENN., (February 5, 2014) – Too often, we hear about bad behavior in today’s business world. For example, last month, media reports noted that JP Morgan Chase & Co. agreed to pay more than $2.5 billion in fines for failing to warn investors and…
NASBA CPT Launches Ethical Leadership Certification Program
Program Curriculum Offers Academics an Innovative Supplement to Instruction on Business Ethics NASHVILLE, Tenn., (January 29, 2014) – As colleges are launching their Spring 2014 academic terms, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce the launch of its Student Ethical Leadership Certification Program. Regarded as the first of its kind,…
CPT to Bestow McChesney with “Being a Difference” Award
National Ethics Organization to Present North Platte Businessman, Robert C. McChesney, CPA, with Prestigious Being a Difference Award NASHVILLE, TN (November 5, 2013) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) will bestow a 2012-13 Being a Difference Award to Robert C. McChesney, CPA, owner/managing partner of McChesney Martin Saghorn, P.C., of North Platte,…
CPT to Host National Student Video Competition
Ethics In Action Competition Invites College Students Across U.S. to Showcase Ethics in Business Through Video NASHVILLE, TENN. (January 18, 2013) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) announces the launch of its Fourth Annual Ethics In Action Student Video Competition, sponsored by the Dean Institute for Corporate Governance and Integrity. This exciting…
Tom Hill of Kimray, Inc Awarded Being a Difference Award
at a special reception held in his honor on March 29, 2012. READ MORE
CPT Proud Co-Sponsor of Dean Institute Leadership and Integrity Award Presentation
Avenue Bank CEO honored with Dean Institute Leadership & Integrity Award Click link above to view original press release from Lipscomb University website. Lipscomb University’s Dean Institute for Corporate Governance and Integrity will honor Ron Samuels, chair and CEO of Avenue Bank, as the recipient of the second annual Dean Institute Leadership and Integrity Award…
UNM Forms a Student Business Ethics Chapter
March 1, 2012 UNM FORMS A STUDENT BUSINESS ETHICS CHAPTER (Albuquerque, NM) The University of New Mexico, supported by the National State of Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), is forming a student business ethics chapter to focus on ethical leadership and organizational ethics. The first meeting of the UNM Student Center for the Public Trust (SCPT)…
Recognizing Ethical Leadership in Business
National Awards Program Announces Call for Nominations NASHVILLE (March 1, 2012) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) supports and promotes ethical principles and leadership among business professionals and the business community. Today, the ethics organization announced the 2012-2013 call for nominations for its nationally-recognized, Being a Difference Award program. Established in 2006,…
Pitney Bowes Executive, Robbie Narcisse, Receives Being a Difference Award
NASHVILLE, TN and STAMFORD, CT (February 27, 2012) – Established in 2007, The NASBA Center for the Public Trust ( CPT) Being a Difference Award program, recognizes individuals and organizations that practice high standards of social responsibility and ethical leadership in business. On Tuesday, February, 21, NASBA CPT leaders presented the prestigious Being a Difference…
NASBA Student CPT to Host National Student Video Competition
Competition is open to all U.S. college students. Two categories. Cash prizes range from $250 to $1,000.
NASBA Announces President of the CPT
Alfonzo Alexander to Serve as President of NASBA’s Ethics Organization.
NASBA CPT Announces Launch of New Membership Program
Nashville, TN (July 13, 2011) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) announced its new membership program –the Ethics Network– today, inviting individuals to become a part of the growing movement in support of accountability, integrity and transparency within corporate America. The Ethics Network, which includes two membership levels, will cultivate a community…
Stephen H. Epstein Receives National “Being a Difference Award”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and TROY, Mich., October 31, 2011 –The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (NASBA CPT) recently honored Stephen H. Epstein with its Being a Difference Award. Epstein received the award at the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) 2011 Awards Dinner in Birmingham, Mich. Established in 2006, the Being a Difference Award…