ETHICAL IS…
Intentional.
The determination and work of ethics & compliance is not a single item on a checklist.
Being ethical is many things. Ethical is awareness. Ethical is action.
Ethical is consideration for the communities we touch, and those we don’t.
Ethical is planning for the future. Ethical is better.
For 16 years, we have celebrated the standard bearers of our field at this Gala. We have championed the champions of business integrity, those who lead with courage and conviction. We are thrilled to do that again this year with our 2022 Honorees, all remarkable in their own way.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION


ERNIE JOHNSON is the iconic voice of Turner Sports, a six-time Sports Emmy Award winner and long-time host of TNT’s Inside the NBA studio show. With Johnson as host, Inside the NBA has also won five Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Show – Daily. In addition to his 30 years hosting Inside the NBA, Johnson also hosts “March Madness” studio coverage (since 2011) and has been an integral part of MLB on TBS game and studio coverage since 2007. Johnson became a New York Times best-selling author in 2017 with Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments that Make Life Extraordinary.


Texas native MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. A chance meeting in Austin with casting director and producer Don Phillips led him to director Richard Linklater, who launched the actor’s career in the cult classic “Dazed and Confused.” Since then, he has won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ron Woodruff in “Dallas Buyers Club”, appeared in over 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion; and has become a producer, director, and philanthropist with his just keep livin Foundation – all the while sticking to his Texas roots and “jk livin” philosophy. McConaughey also serves as creative director for Wild Turkey and has co-created his own bourbon, Longbranch. He serves as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas Athletic Department and The Austin FC Soccer Club, where he is part owner. In 2020, McConaughey released his first book, Greenlights which became an instant New York Times #1 best seller and has sold over three million copies worldwide. He currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Camilla and their three kids, while he is a professor at the University of Texas in Austin.
PROGRAM
Welcoming Remarks & Trends from the 2022 Honorees
TIM ERBLICH, CEO & ERICA SALMON BYRNE, PRESIDENT, ETHISPHERE
A Conversation with Ernie Johnson
ETHISPHERE’S TIM ERBLICH & ERNIE JOHNSON TALK ABOUT THE VALUE OF EVERY PERSON & BLACKBERRY MOMENTS
CEO Look-Ins
2022 HONOREE LEADERS SHARE INSIGHTS INTO THE VALUE OF ETHICS IN BUSINESS FEATURING PFIZER’S CEO ALBERT BOURLA AND FIRMENICH’S CEO GILBERT GHOSTINE
Announcing the 2022 Honorees
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE & THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE RECOGNITION
A Conversation with Matthew McConaughey
ETHISPHERE’S TIM ERBLICH & MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY TALK ABOUT HOW OUR VALUES GUIDE & PROPEL US INTO THE FUTURE.
INDIVIDUAL SEATS
Live & On-Demand Access to the Gala Experience Channel to Celebrate with the Community
Virtual Red Carpet Photo Booth and Photo Download
TEAM EXPERIENCE
Bring your team together to celebrate with 30 Seats to the Gala Experience Channel and extended discount to add more guests
Personalized Gala highlights reel and message from Ethisphere’s CEO Tim Erblich
Virtual Red Carpet Photo Booth and Photo Download
Celebrate bigger! Bring together 250+ colleagues, partners, customers and their families and host the Gala in an exclusive, private channel fully branded for your company.
Personalized company video message from Ethisphere’s CEO Tim Erblich
Your executive leadership team can film a special message for only your party to see
Unique ways to recognize the hard work of your team members, compliance champions, and beyond.
Receive Gala recordings and personalized highlights reel with usage rights for your 2022 communication campaigns
Red carpet goes virtual! Digital Photo Booth with a custom branded sticker for your company (And yes, you get the photos)
Receive a physical 2022 Honoree Trophy