BBB of Eastern Carolinas' Educational Foundation

Scambusters® is a unique suite of programs designed to teach recognition and avoidance of scams through its flagship live presentations, flip lessons, and even a video game.

Annual scholarships awarded to high school juniors, seniors and college undergraduates in our service area who personify high ethical standards as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history.

Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics publicly recognize businesses and charities that maintain a solid commitment to conducting their business practices in an ethical manner. Winners and finalists are selected in small, midsize, and large business categories.

BBB Torch and Spark Awards are selected by panels of judges. Finalists for both these awards are placed in the running for the BBB Consumer Choice Awards, voted on by the public. 

This annual award is bestowed upon a business leader 35 or younger or a new entrepreneur of any age operating for less than three years. Winners must demonstrate a sense of Character, Culture and Community.

This annual award is bestowed upon a current high school student or college undergraduate who displays entrepreneurship. It seeks to recognize similar virtues as those for the Spark Award.