ALEXANDRIA, MN - Tastefully Simple CFO Rick Miller is one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal''s 20 finalists for the publication's second annual "CFO of the Year Awards."

According to his nomination submission, Miller was selected as a candidate for the award because, "He's an exceptional financial leader, relationship builder and caring mentor to his team. With the utmost standards of integrity and trust, Rick always puts the financial health of Tastefully Simple first."

"I'm honored to be a finalist for this award and recognized among other esteemed financial officers throughout Minnesota," Miller says.

Other "CFO of the Year Award" finalists include those from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Thomson Reuters, Regions Hospital, Pro Staff and similar well-known organizations.

Richard Faber of Vision-ease Lens Corporation was announced as the final award winner on November 11 in Minneapolis. The winner and finalists will be profiled in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal''s November 14 issue.

About Tastefully Simple 
Tastefully Simple is the original national home taste-testing company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet foods and gifts. The company's unique, high-quality products are offered through independent consultants across the United States. For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or the business opportunity, contact Tastefully Simple at 866.448.6446 or visit tastefullysimple.com.