On May 6, the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation honored BBB Accredited companies that maintain a superior commitment to ethics, overall excellence, and quality in the workplace at the 2009 Awards for Excellence luncheon. This year’s winners include the following.
Pinnacle Winners
Abacus Plumbing L.L.C.
The goal of Abacus Plumbing is to reflect quality, honesty, reliability, and profitability. Their objectives to meet this goal are, to provide the ultimate customer service, the opportunity for employees to advance and improve their standard of living, and to continuously grow their customer base.
Baker Mortgage Company, Inc.
In business for 54 years, Baker Mortgage takes pride in being a small business that treats employees and customers like family. Ethics and abiding by the highest of standards are important, and the owner adds “we want to help people, but we are not going to help them over a cliff.”
Champion Restoration
As a fire and water damage restoration company, Champion Restoration provides service around the clock with efficient, effective, and state of the art methods. They know that providing a fast response is critical to keep damage to a minimum in a catastrophe.
Cool & Heat AIRCO, Inc.
A small company in business for 26 years, Cool & Heat AIRCO is a full service air conditioning company. Proud of their ethical behavior, they make sure the customer has the information they need to make an informed decision because “an educated customer is a satisfied customer.”
ExperTox
As a Forensic Laboratory and Occupational Health Testing Facility, ExperTox’s mission is to provide rapid, personalized, high quality laboratory services for all people who need clinical or forensic toxicology testing. With customers across the country, they provide custom courier services to hasten the turnaround time for critical samples.
Flowers of Kingwood, Inc.
With a wide selection of gourmet products, Flowers of Kingwood is a full service florist specializing in fresh floral design and green plant baskets customized to meet each customers needs. Serving the Kingwood/Humble/New Caney area, their e-commerce website helps customers remember that special someone on their birthday, anniversary or holiday.
Fred Haas Toyota World
“You’ve got to see this place!” is more than just a motto. It’s an invitation to experience the many ways that Fred Haas Toyota World has set themselves apart from the crowd. Located in Spring, their state-of-the-art facility offers customers a unique blend of comfort and amenities combined with an extensive inventory of over 2000 new and pre-owned vehicles. Fred Haas has a reputation for integrity, honesty, and customer service that has been a hallmark of this community for over 35 years.
Gotcha Pest Control
“Honey Do” for Gotcha Pest Control company means “Honey Gone,” as they specialize in bee and honey removal. In business for 20 years as a pest control company, they provide other specialty services such as animal removal, termite treatments, mosquito control and rodent control using environmentally and allergy friendly chemicals.
Intertek WISco
A Houston based corporation, Intertek WISco, with offices in London, Nigeria, Singapore, China, Thailand and United Arab Emirates, they perform inspection, expediting, project managements, manpower and design review for clients in the petrochemical industry. Established in 1983, they have a worldwide staff of close to 700 quality inspectors and expeditors.
I W Marks Jewelers
In business for more than 30 years, I W Marks Jewelers is one of the largest independent, family owned and operated jewelers in South Texas. With an atmosphere of hospitality and courtesy ensuring a pleasant shopping experience, the store has infused its love of community into every aspect of its business and support for the greater good of the city.
Larry’s Automotive
The quality technicians at Larry’s Automotive employ the latest in automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on gas and diesel vehicles. In business since 2002, their objective is to provide an honest exchange of service for value.
Legal Eagle Contractors, Co.
With a reputation built on solid American values of quality service, Legal Eagle Contractors Company has spent the past 28 years trying to elevate the reputation of the remodeling industry. The company provides first-class service and solid construction to both small and large remodeling jobs, striving to keep its customers well-informed, pleased with the progress, and happy with the results for years.
Linscomb & Williams
Since 1971, Linscomb & Williams has been providing financial services in three areas: financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting. Maintaining a reputation of integrity and trust is the foundation of their business, while fostering a culture of ethical and professional excellence for their customers.
Page Parkes Corporation
The Page Parkes Corporation has a long standing reputation as a leader in talent development and placement with amazing success stories. It is the largest talent group in the Southwest and is well known for discovering, nurturing and producing top quality actors and models.
Painter Law Firm PLLC
Painter Law Firm provides litigation, litigation avoidance, business transaction, and legal counseling services. On the litigation side, they handle a variety of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, including medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance, workers' compensation, and business disputes. The Firm also serves as outside counsel for businesses and nonprofits, providing legal advice and counseling and document preparation, as well as representation when litigation arises.
RainSoft Quality Water Systems
A full-range water treatment and filtration equipment company, RainSoft Quality Water Systems of Texas, markets, sells, installs and services RainSoft brand whole-home water treatment equipment and drinking water filters in the Greater Houston area.
Skydive Houston
Skydive Houston offers a variety of services related to aviation, including but not limited to, skydive instruction, flight training, demonstration jumps, and aerial photography. They have been rated as one of the top ten things to do outdoors, and were recently recognized in the United States Parachute Association publication, Parachutist, as the featured drop zone of the month.
Spay-Neuter Assistance Program
Know as SNAP, the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program is dedicated to the spay-neuter solution to eliminate animal overpopulation, and their mobile clinic was the first of its kind in the country. Since 1993, they have been providing low-cost or no cost services to low-income families where they live.
Superior Window Company
Superior Window Company educates, sells, services, and installs energy efficient window and door products. Customers enjoy a culmination of 25 years of home improvement experience that translates into understanding fundamental customer needs and expectations.
Techstyle Group, LLC
Skilled writing and corporate consistency can be easily overlooked in the business world. Since 1986, Techstyle has been providing clear writing services and executive training to businesses and institutions. Emphasizing PLAIN LANGUAGE introduced by the US 1998 Plain Language Initiative, they achieve instant reader understanding through concise, clear writing that advocates accuracy and precision.
Trendmaker Homes
As one of Houston’s leading builders of affordable luxury homes, Trendmaker has been building homes in the Houston area since 1971. Trendmaker has transcended production home-building by incorporating high architectural design with the SmartDifferences™ providing lifestyle conveniences normally found only on much higher priced custom homes
Wired Electrical Services
Wired Electrical Services is a family owned and operated business. Houston based and centrally located, their technicians have an average of 12 years experience in commercial and residential wiring. They offer a broad range of services including new construction, renovations, panel upgrades, inspections - all the way down to installing a single outlet in your home. Wired Electrical Services is an all around solution for all electrical needs. No job is too big or too small!
Winners of Distinction
1st Choice Automotive Inc.
3-Men Movers
A Better Tripp Moving and Storage
Abrahams Oriental Rugs
Action Mortgage
Adams Transfer & Storage Co.
Affiliates in Physical Therapy, Inc.
A.J. Warren Service Co.
Aladin Moving Inc.
All Star Pools LLC
A-mazing Chem-Dry
Amazing Siding/Renewal by Andersen
American Comfort Solutions
American Finasco, Inc.
Angelina Ultimate Cleaning Inc.
Applied Sprinkler Solutions
Aptia Systems, Inc.
ASI Group
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.
Best Investments
Blackmon Mooring
Blinds.com
Brick Restoration, Inc.
Briggs & Veselka Co.
Brushstrokes Painting & Remodeling, Inc.
Brinkmann Roofing Co.
Buffaloe Floor Covering, Inc.
Bullpen Marketing
Burnett Staffing Specialists
CarMax Auto Superstores
Catering by George Inc.
Charanza Contracting, Inc.
Circle D Transmission
Clark, Duncan & Morris
Classic Car Care
Consumer Focused Moving & Storage
Creative Property Restoration
DataVox
Dempsey Electric
Direct Innovations
Doctor Cool & Professor Heat, Inc.
DP Electronics
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Edible Software
EIS Office Solutions, Inc.
Emerald Pools, Inc.
Excel Automotive Technology
Families Under Urban & Social Attack
Family Tree DNA
Frank Surveying Co., Inc.
Fred Haas Toyota Country
Frontier Custom Builders, Inc.
Galson Auto & Body
Global Healing Center
Goodwill Industries of Houston
Gulf Coast Windows & Energy Products, Inc.
Gullo Ford-Mercury of Conroe
Guy M. Lewis, DDS
Hallmark Cooling · Plumbing · Heating
Harting Automotive
HEP Signature Manor
Houston Food Bank
Houston SPCA
Houston Zoo, Inc.
Information Advisory Group
Mister Sparky
Indoor Comfort Specialists, Inc.
Intrabest
Jane Page Design Group
Jericho Foundation Repairs
John Moore Services, Inc.
K-Auto Repair
Kacal's Auto & Truck Service
Kar Hospital
Katy Magazine/Sugar Land Magazine/Cy-Fair Magazine
Kuhl-Linscomb
Mainland Testing Center, LLC
Marnoble Computer Sales & Service, Inc.
Mirex AquaPure Solutions
Molly Maid of Midtown & Galleria
Momentum Transport
Seal Southwest
Oasis Advanced Wellness, LLC
Omega Transactions Corp.
OnTime Electric
Precision Repair and Remodeling
Payne's Automotive
Pulliam Pools of Houston
Quality Home Improvements, Inc.
QuinServe Technologies, Inc.
Reid's Refrigeration Inc.
Renaissance Windows and Doors
Rite Response Answering and Call Center Services
RMC Vanguard Mortgage Corporation
Scope Management Solutions, Ltd.
Server Side Design, Inc.
Southeast Texas Trees, LLC
Star of Hope Mission
Sterling Mechanical
Stone & Wood Concepts
StormBusters of Texas, LLC
Stream Realty Partners, L.P.
Supplemental Health Care
Surgiquip Solutions, Inc.
TeleCheck Services, Inc.
Texas Drain Technologies, Inc.
The Wright Pawn & Jewelry Co., Inc.
Trinity Builders
Universal Wiring & Electrical Service
Venetian Blind Carpet One Floor & Home
Village Plumbing & Home Services
Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC
Wallstreet Texas
Washington & Sons' A/C & Heating
Whiteflash.com
The 2009 Awards for Excellence was sponsored by:
Title Sponsor
Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.
Underwriter
A & E - The Graphics Complex
Direct Energy
Fiesta Mart, Inc.
Houston Business Journal
InterContinental Hotel
Sponsor
PremierIMS, Inc.
Randalls
Time Warner Cable
Partner Level
3-Men Movers
American Finasco, Inc.
Aptia Systems, Inc.
CBS Radio Houston
CenterPoint Energy
Goodwill Industries Houston
Houston Zoo, Inc.
I W Marks Jewelers
Kroger Food Stores
Mission Constructors, Inc.
Porter & Hedges LLP
Rite Response Answering and Call Center Services
Sterling Bank
Contributors
Beechnut Auto Repair
Bering’s
Beth Wolff
Paula Hinton
Christine and Gregg Hollenberg
Zadok Jewelers