Austin Gives, a community program that recognizes businesses that give back, awarded three companies for their philanthropic efforts, including a Steiner Ranch company.

Zuma, located at 2900 N. Quinlan Park Road, Ste. 204–240, was recognized for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. The company donates

50 percent of its profits to nonprofits, which employees select. Employees also volunteer through companywide projects.

The GeneroCity Award program was hosted Jan. 7 at the Four Season Hotel in Austin.

Keynote speaker and Austin resident John Paul DeJoria, who founded John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patron Spirits, relayed his thoughts on the importance of not just donating money but getting

involved in nonprofits. DeJoria is involved in or has founded several nonprofits, including his JP's Peace, Love and Happiness Foundation that invests in charities.

"We try to make changes, not just give," he said.

For more information on Austin Gives or to sign up as a member, visit www.austingives.net or call 512-517-9485.