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Sue Burnett

Sue Burnett’s successful business, management and personal philosophy are all the same...”Don’t consider failure as an option. Think of setbacks as bumps in the road of success and learn from them. Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Since founding Burnett Personnel Services in 1974, Sue has become a respected leader in the staffing industry, a well-known contributor to the community, and a sought-after speaker.

Her accomplishments reflect her business acumen and her concern for others:

  • 2009 - Hall of Achievement Award - Junior Achievement
  • 2008 - One of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women – Houston Woman Magazine
  • 2008 - Trailblazer Award – University of Texas McCombs School of Business
  • 2008 - Distinguished Alumni – University of Arkansas
  • 2007 - Dedication of the Sue & Rusty Burnett Goodwill Donation Center – Goodwill Industries
  • 2004 - Star Award – Goodwill Industries
  • 2004 - Outstanding Entrepreneur – Houston Technology Center
  • 2004 - Advisory Board – Houston Community College
  • 2003 - Community Service Award – NAWBO
  • 2003-2001 - National Judge for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
  • 2002 - Economic Development Committee - Greater Houston Partnership
  • 2002 - Woman Business Entrepreneur of the Year – WBEA
  • 2001 - Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Nominee
  • 2001 - Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award – HAAPC
  • 2001 - Named to Board of Directors – American Staffing Association
  • 2001 - Nominee for United Way Leadership Award
  • 2000 - Member C-200 – Top 450 U.S. Women Business Executive
  • 2000 - Woman of Excellence – Women's Enterprise
  • 1999 - Philanthropy Community Champion Award - HBJ
  • 1999 - Dedication of the Susan Walk Burnett Reading Room – University of Arkansas
  • 1999 - Named to Board of Directors – Goodwill Industries
  • 1998 - Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Ernst & Young
  • 1998 - Community Service Award – NAWBO
  • 1997 - Outstanding Woman of Business – YWCA
  • 1997 - Women on the Move – Houston Chronicle
  • 1997 - Blue Chip Enterprise Award – MassMutual & U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • 1996 - Houston's Largest Woman – Owned Business - HBJ
  • 1996 - Named to Board of Directors – Better Business Bureau
  • 1996 - Outstanding Contribution to the Private Placement Industry Award – HAAPC
  • 1996 - Woman Business Owner of the Year – NAWBO
  • 1996 - Honoree of the Year – Chi Omega Sorority
  • 1995 - Houston's Top Woman – Owned Business – HBJ
  • 1992 - Named to Advisory Board – Goodwill Industries
  • 1990 - Named to Board of Directors – Arthritis Foundation
  • 1988 - Top 15 Administrative Support Consultants in Texas – TAPC
  • 1987 - Certified Personnel Consultant Certification