May 1, 2002

Nashville, Tennessee - 

The Nashville Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, in partnership with Lipscomb University, announced the 2002 Tennessee American Business Ethics Award winners, in style, Thursday night at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel.

More than 100 people attended the event that included former governor of Tennessee, Winfield Dunn, as the guest speaker, and Steven Dozier, president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals as the master of ceremonies.

Awards were announced and presented in five different categories. Life@Home won the Small Business, Division III, 0-25 employees. Winners in each category will move up to the national competition that culminates with the selection of three national American Business Ethics Award recipients. 

The Tennessee ABEA recipients were selected by an independent panel of judges and recognized for their outstanding ethical behavior in the business environment. Over 144 public and private companies throughout the state were nominated for this prestigious award. 

The Society established the American Business Ethics Award in 1994 to honor the U.S. companies that demonstrate their firm commitment to ethical practices in their everyday operations and philosophies, and in response to specific crises or challenges. The Tennessee Chapters of the Society of Financial Service Professionals have established the TABEA in 2002 to honor Tennessee companies that demonstrate these same qualities and embody the Society's 70-year advancement of business ethics and professionalism. 

Life@Home serves the safety needs of senior citizens and individuals with disabilities by providing consultations and home modifications to an individual's home. Visit us on-line at www.lifehome.com..

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Contact:  Jenny Simmons (615)/831-5411