Congratulations to the 2025 Business Ethics Awards Honorees!

We're thrilled to announce the finalists for the 19th Annual Business Ethics Award! These eight outstanding organizations will be recognized as honorees at our celebration luncheon. One finalist in each of the categories will receive the 2025 Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Award.

Important Dates for 2025

• Nominations Close: May 1, 2025

• Nominee Introduction Meeting: May 15, 2025

• Deadline for Applications August 1, 2025

• Business Ethics Awards Luncheon Thursday, November 20, 2025

LARGE BUSINESS HONOREE
Anywhere, anytime, always. These three words represent the mission for associates at AAA Western and Central New York where ethical behavior is practiced because it’s the right thing to do. That belief is embedded in the AAA culture—from the CEO to the front lines. This is not only when a crisis arises, but always when helping others.

MID-SIZED BUSINESS HONOREE

Glen Park Tavern is proud to be a family-run business serving the community for over 25 years. Its mission has always been to create a welcoming space where relationships are built on trust, kindness and great food. The belief is an ethical business isn’t just providing good service or quality food; it’s about how people are treated.

SMALL BUSINESS HONOREE
Founded in 1986 by Thomas Sciortino Jr., Total Automotive represents ethical business practices in Western New York’s automotive industry. With a focus on integrity and transparency, their commitment to providing exceptional service to individual vehicle owners and commercial clients is unwavering.

SMALL BUSINESS HONOREE

dPost is a content creation company, producing visuals ranging from social to cinema. In addition to video and film, the firm’s writers, producers, editors and animators also help companies differentiate themselves with strategic branding initiatives, both locally and across the country.

MID-SIZED BUSINESS HONOREE

E-Z Loan Auto Sales, Inc. has been the premier “Buy Here Pay Here” dealership in WNY since 2001 with locations in Buffalo, Lockport, and Niagara Falls.

MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS HONOREE

Kelton Enterprises, LLC, established in 1999, is comprised of 37 Tim Hortons restaurants across WNY. It is the largest franchisee of Tim Hortons in New York State.

LARGE BUSINESS HONOREE
Established in 1990, Buffalo Rehab Group is a 13-location, privately owned Physical and Occupational Therapy provider that employs and supports over 200 team members and their families. Committed to serving its patients, team members, and community, Buffalo Rehab Group has always leaned heavily on its mission, purpose, and values as its ‘North Star’ – guiding them the right way.