Gonzalez Office Products Honored With "Central Texas Ethics in Business Award"

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gonzalez Office Products received the "Central Texas Ethics in Business: TyRex Small Business Award," an honor bestowed by the Austin Samaritan Counseling Center at the 10th Annual "Ethics in Business Awards" luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. Gonzalez Office Products is an office supplies provider and premier reseller to commercial, local, state and federal government customers in the Austin area and beyond. This achievement recognizes the company's commitment to exemplary practices in business ethics.

Wayne and Pam Gonzalez opened Gonzalez Office Products 10 years ago, emphasizing honesty, relationship development and Christian values as their guiding principles and mission. Since its opening in 2002, Gonzalez Office Products has grown to a multi-million dollar company supported by a team of more than 20 with locations across Texas and delivery throughout the United States. Gonzalez Office Products is a certified State of Texas HUB, a national contract holder with The Cooperative Purchasing Network and a 2012 State of Texas Project Build program graduate.

The Central Texas Ethics in Business Awards distinguishes businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals for their outstanding dedication to exemplary ethical behavior and business practices. Other TyRex Small Business award candidates included Luna Data Solutions and Square Cow Moovers.  

After the nomination phase, Gonzalez, along with other candidates, underwent a series of rigorous collaborative research steps performed by Concordia University Texas business undergraduates to gain a better understanding of the company's values and practices. The research reports were reviewed against the award criteria: "Be respectful, fair, honest, strive for justice and embrace sustainability," by a Selection Committee comprised of previous Ethics in Business Award recipients and individuals with a broad level knowledge and experience in ethical practices.

Gonzalez Office Products President, Wayne Gonzalez and Vice President, Pam Gonzalez both accepted the award on behalf of the company. "Throughout the years, we've had special people cross our path - employees, customers, competitors and vendors alike. It's people, past and present that have made us the company we are today," said Wayne as he reflected on the history of his Company.

Team members Jesse Pantoja, Jill Boyle, Carole Williams and Debbie McCormick also represented Gonzalez Office Products at the event. Supporting the award recipients were Dr. Roy R. and Margaret Gonzalez of San Antonio, and Matt Harper, Pearson's Director of Program Support Services, and Gonzalez Office Products' mentor in their Mentor-Protege Program.

About Gonzalez Office Products

About Gonzalez Office Products Founded in 2002 by Wayne Gonzalez, Gonzalez Office Products is a minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) based in Austin, Texas. The company is known for providing innovative procurement solutions while offering competitive pricing, excellent customer service, and prompt accurate delivery of orders. Gonzalez partners with a variety of customers across the state of Texas and beyond. Their clients include but are not limited to, other businesses, schools, law offices, hospitals and government entities. Visit www.GonzalezOP.com for more information.

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