Entries for the BBB® Torch Awards will be reviewed by a panel of judges.
Tulsa BBB Torch Awards
The Torch Award is designed to promote not only the importance of ethical business practices but the willingness and efforts made by outstanding businesses to ensure that our marketplace remains fair and honorable. Each winner and finalist of a BBB Torch Award has a unique opportunity to receive public recognition for their excellence in ethical business practices.
The judges may request additional information from the company or business regarding any of the four judging criteria. BBB Accreditation is not a requirement. The company may not hold a "B" or lower rating with any BBB. If your company has been the object of major lawsuits, including class-action suits, or government actions in the past three years, this information must be disclosed as part of your entry. Decisions of the judges are final.
1. Entries should include a one-page summary that:
a. explains why your business merits being a Business Ethics Award winner;
b. highlights specific business and management practices relevant to the award; and
c. illustrates your firm’s commitment to fair and honest conduct in the marketplace;
d. provides your firm’s position regarding business integrity and ethical practices. This may include a formally adopted policy or mission statement.
2. Entries should be submitted on 8.5” x 11” paper, and the total entry is limited to a 1-inch, three-ring binder. Entries can be submitted electronically in PDF format or Word Document Format to sspainhour@tulsabbb.org.
3. Video, DVD’s and CD media will not be reviewed by the judges.
4. Please retain a copy of your completed entry. All submitted entries become the property of BBB serving Eastern Oklahoma and cannot be returned. If your business makes it to the semi-finalist stage, you will be required to forward three complete copies of your entry to the judges.
Semi-finalists will be selected in early January and finalists, and winners will be announced at the Torch Award Ceremony. Please submit entries in English.
Nominate a Business:
Do you know of an ethical business? Have you dealt with a local company you feel is deserving of a BBB Torch Award? Nominate a business, and we will contact the company to inform them of the entry process.
To Nominate, please email sspainhour@tulsabbb.org with the company:
Name
Address
City, State & Zip
Telephone Number
Contact Person
Your name and phone number in case we are unable to reach the company.