The Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics recognizes companies with outstanding ethics and integrity in all of their business dealings. These companies generate a high level of trust among their employees, customers, and their communities. 

How does it work?

A company must first be nominated for BBB’s Torch Award.

There are four categories, based upon size.

• Small Business: 1 – 9 employees

• Medium Business: 10 – 49 employees

• Large Business: 50 or more employees.

• Non-Profit

After a company/organization is nominated, they are asked to complete a formal entry. The entry asks each company/organization to demonstrate its commitment to ethics by addressing the following categories:

•       Character

·       Culture

·       Customers

·       Community

Eligibility & Criteria

The Torch Awards is open to the following: for-profit businesses, 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) and non-profit organizations of all sizes located within BBB's 24 county service area. BBB Accreditation is not required.

For profit businesses and 501(c)(6) applicants must have a "B" rating or higher, with BBB. 501(c)(3) non-profit applicants must complete the Charitable Standards Evaluation process and meet all BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. Organizations must have been in business for one year. All financial obligations must be met. Applicants are not eligible if they have received the Torch Award in the past five years. Government agencies are not eligible to apply. 

Exclusions

A company is not eligible to compete if any of the following conditions apply:

• They have been in business for less than 1 year

• They have earned less than a “B” rating from BBB

• There are indications they have not met their financial obligations

• They have won the award within the past five years

The Judging Process

Entries are reviewed by an independent panel of judges. The judges determine the finalists and award recipients for each category.

Questions?

Questions can be referred to info@toledobbb.org