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The 5th BBB Torch Awards Monroe-Northeast Louisiana was held at Bayou DeSiard Country Club in Monroe, Louisiana, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, honoring 13 nominees in the Northeast Louisiana market. This year's event was hosted by Jo Ann Deal, BBB Monroe. The Keynote Speaker was Associate Justice Jay B. McCallum, Louisiana State Supreme Court. Emceed by Tom Deal, New York Life, the awards were presented in three different categories: Integrity Award (businesses that maintain a solid commitment to ethical business practices); Customer Commitment Award (businesses with outstanding customer service); and Not-For-Profit Award (non-profit organizations that have had a positive impact in the area.)
Ms. Louisiana 2024 Olivia Grace George greeted guests as they arrived. We want to thank Olivia Grace for being at the luncheon with us.
We are proud to announce this year's winners who are advancing Marketplace Trust in their community!
Integrity Winner: Sparks Nissan Kia
Customer Commitment Winner: Culp's Automotive
Non-Profit Winner: First West Thrift Store and ULM Gerontology Institute - This is the first year there has been a tie in any category.
Also recognized at the luncheon were BBB Scholarship recipients. Ms. Roxanne Smith, Director of CRM, Grants & Scholarships ULM Foundation-Monroe, accepted the scholarship for Scholarship Recipient Sovit Khatri of the University Louisiana-Monroe, who couldn't attend. Ms. Elizabeth Clack, Louisiana Tech University, was presented with a scholarship by Host Jo Ann Deal. The profits from the Torch Awards will continue to establish BBB Scholarships to assist business majors pursuing an MBA.
You may visit our Torch Awards website to learn more about this event, sponsorship opportunities, and past sponsors. You can also view past recipients of these prestigious awards.
2024 Nominees
Integrity:
A-1 Key & Lock
Goldman Equipment LLC
Golden Roofing
Rice Roofing and Construction
Sparks Nissan Kia
Customer Commitment:
Azure Pools and Spas
Billy the Sweep
Culp's Automotive
Matt's Music
Shive Co LLC
Non-Profit:
First West Thrift Store
ULM Gerontology Institute
West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce