Wow ! what a night last night was. For a complete discribtion of the event go to
http://central-northern-western-arizona.bbb.org/article/join-us-for-the-2010-bbb-business-ethics-awards-dinner-19095
We went to the BBB Business ethic awards at the Ariz Biltmore ::::: and ROBBIE WON !! Out of 200+ entries he won 1st place in category 1: 1-10 employees. The Ariz Biltmore was great. Rob met us there at the reception, looking tall and handsome, every inch the businessman. He introduced us to some interesting people and we had a great time talking with everyone.
Then we went into the ballroom where the tables were aglow with candles and fine china. Pat McManon was the Host at the podium. He told funny stories and got us all started eating dinner. The 1st course was a Caprize salad with olives and artichokes, different but very good. The main course was a spicy but not hot, perfect chicken and desert was Tiramisu. During dinner Pat introduced all the finalists on big movie screens and films of what I think must have been thier interviews.
After dinner - Pat got started with the Awards. I did not know that a business is nominated first - but then it is customers who vote on the entries, plus a team of judges works on the decision. The very first award given was Robbie - Acme Locksmith !!! I whistled, stompted, and yelled as he walked to the stage. The gal from the BBB at our table knew I was Rob's Mom and she laughed at me, then she too yelled and whistled as Rob went up to the stage. (she and her friend won the table pize, the Western & Savings Stagecoast Cookie Jar - and they gave it to me, such a kind thing to do :)
After all the awards were given Jerry Colangelo gave a wonderful talk. Everyone there had gotten a free copy of his book. Later on he autographed books too.
Reg and I are so proud of Rob.
