This is how the BBB describes the history of the award.
In 1992, the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation and the University of Houston Bauer College Business Administration formed a partnership to recognize area businesses for their commitment to quality. Initially called the Spirit of Texas Awards, the Awards for Excellence are modeled after the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. Today, the BBB Awards for Excellence continue to recognize businesses and non-profits in the Greater Houston Area for their achievements and commitment to overall excellence and quality in the workplace.
The applications are judged by volunteers with the Silver Fox Advisors, a group of former business owners, entrepreneurs and CEO’s dedicated to sharing their knowledge, experience and skills, allowing clients to improve their growth and profitability in a cost-effective manner.
There are about 150 Awards for Excellence given out each year to businesses and about 20 Pinnacle Awards each year. Some of the major business names are included in this group, to name a few, Alvin Gee Photography Inc., Baker Mortgage Company, CarMax Auto Super Stores, Carpet Giant, Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc., Fred Haas Toyota Country, Goodwill Industries of Houston, Gulf Coast Windows, Inc., Houston Zoo, Houston SPCA, I.W. Marks Jewelers, John Moore Services inc., KPRC Local 2, ExxonMobil, Randalls, and Time Warner Cable .
This shows that one of TPF’s members a local Houston Photographer can run with the BIG BOYS, it just takes being a BUSINESS person first and a Photographer second!
Wayne is always willing to help anyone in need of help, all you have to do is reach out and ask him. Trust me he is always there for me when I have a simple or complicated questions!
CONGRATULATIONS Wayne!
Thank you,
angel m. leal jr.