BBB Cleveland Spark Award Previous Finalists

BBB Serving Greater Cleveland is proud to honor young Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs making a difference in our communities. These organizations show us the importance of integrity and trustworthiness, especially in business. Learn more about our past finalists by watching their submission videos below.

Class of 2026 Spark Award

Consult Espinal

Led by founder Belle Espinal, Consult Espinal is dedicated to empowering communities and championing women of color through economic development. As part of this mission, Belle founded the Sisters of Economic Action (SEA), a professional association designed to support and advance women of color. Through free networking events, mentorship programs, and educational initiatives, such as financial literacy and navigating workplace discrimination, Consult Espinal creates a nurturing environment that fosters professional growth and significantly contributes to building sustainable communities across Northeast Ohio

A Second Home For You

A Second Home For You is a non-profit organization led by Executive Director Gregory Jones. This incredible organization provides affordable, stable transitional housing and vital support services to young adult males (aged 18 to 25) who have aged out of the foster care system. With a mission to empower these young men to become self-sufficient, A Second Home For You also provides college scholarships, life-skills training, and employment resources.

Peak and Valley Roofing

Peak and Valley Roofing, owned by Bryan Pauley, is a family-owned roofing company that is celebrated for its honest guidance, expert craftsmanship, and community connection. Peak and Valley Roofing stands out by treating every customer’s home like their own, providing stress-free support, and committing to reliable, high-quality service for Northeast Ohio families.

Class of 2023 Spark Award

Harris Home Healthcare

Harris Homecare, LLC. is a family-owned and operated organization. With strong ties to the community, their mission is to provide quality homecare services to clients. Clients are at the center of their individualized service plan with the option to choose their own caregiver. They believe in, “Your Needs, Your Services, Your Way!”

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Capsoul Co.

Capsoul is a cutting-edge luggage brand focused on designing and manufacturing premium work bags for“Bleisure” travelers. Embodying the essence of “business + leisure,” Capsoul represents a paradigm shift in how the next generation of professionals approach business travel

Great Lakes Watersports

Located on the West Bank of the Flats on the Cuyahoga River, Great Lakes Watersports offers urban boats, Kayaks, and Jet Ski rentals. Guests can also enjoy sunset dinner cruises and outdoor corporate team building. Great Lakes Watersports allows you to be your captain.

Class of 2021 Spark Award

Clean Eatz Mentor - Winner

A clean eating restaurant located in Mentor, Clean Eatz is known for its healthy options to fit everyone's lifestyle and charitable work throughout the community.

Business in Travel. - Finalist

Business is Travel is a lifestyle and travel brand located in Cleveland, OH that is on a mission to help other content creators bring their ideas and designs to life.

Modern Video Production- Finalist

Modern Video Production produces commercials, wedding videos, and product videos for the Cleveland market and the surrounding areas. They are known for their volunteer work with area high schools and local businesses.

Clean Eatz - Winner
Business in Travel - Finalist
Modern Video- Finalist

Class of 2020 Spark Award

Cocky's Bagels - Winner

A sandwich shop founded in North Olmsted, Cocky's is known for their giant bagel sandwiches and charitable work throughout the community

NoBasis Co. - Finalist

NoBasis is an innovative fashion label of customizable streetwear in North Olmsted dedicated to giving back and creating a strong workplace culture

Milia Marketing - Finalist

Milia Marketing is a digital marketing agency based in Cleveland known for their community and charitable involvement

Cocky's Bagels - Winner
NoBasis Co. - Finalist
Milia Marketing - Finalist

Class of 2019 Spark Award

NextGen Restoration - Winner

NextGen Restoration is a storm restoration business in Warrensville Heights. NextGen is known for growing a family-like workplace culture and the work they do for the community

Science First Partnerships - Finalist

Science First Partnerships' dedication to character and community shows in their mission: to connect scientists and funders to fuel lifesaving research across academia and beyond

Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym - Finalist

A rock climbing gym in headquarted in Lakewood, Nosotros is known for the multitude of ways they give back to their community and foster belonging between everyone that walks through their doors

NextGen Restoration - Winner
Science First Partnerships - Finalist
Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym - Finalist

Todd Goldstein of LaunchHouse, Pam Anson of BBB Serving Greater Cleveland, and Kevin Adelstein of Cleveland Jewish News presenting Josh of Spark Award winning business NextGen Restoration with large check for $2,000

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