Better Business Bureau Foundation is asking for the public’s help in nominating companies to honor at its 15th Annual Torch Awards for Ethics (formerly BBB Business Ethics Awards).
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, December 4, 2015.
Over the years, BBB has honored more than 200 Arizona companies that consistently uphold BBB’s vision of building marketplace trust through ethical business practices. Several Arizona companies have also been recognized internationally for their ethics.
“We are looking for companies that not only display ethical practices with consumers and employees, but also ‘light the way’ and promote ethical behavior in their industry,” said Dory Gosar, BBB Foundation Director. “The public’s voice plays an important part in identifying potential companies for this award, as they are the ones experiencing first-hand the true impact of what an ethical company can offer.”
BBB Accredited and non-accredited businesses displaying consistent ethical business practices can be nominated, and those meeting minimum entry criteria will be invited to complete a formal application. Selected by an independent panel, winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.
To nominate a company, visit ethics.arizonabbb.org and click on the “Nominate a Business/Charity” link. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics will take place Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
For more information on the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, please contact BBB’s Foundation at 602-264-2864 or email bbbfoundation@arizonabbb.org.
About BBB of Central Arizona Foundation
BBB Foundation is BBB’s local, 501(c)(3) affiliate incorporated in 1982 to support BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust. BBB Foundation provides education to consumers of all ages about wise spending and fraud prevention. Supported largely by donations from BBB Accredited Businesses and an annual golf tournament, BBB Foundation provides objective information on topics affecting marketplace trust. For more information about BBB Foundation, visit foundation.arizonabbb.org.
For more information, or to schedule an interview with a BBB spokesperson, please contact Marilyn Huffman at 928-772-3410 or mhuffman@arizonabbb.org.
About Better Business Bureau Serving Central, Northern & Western Arizona
BBB is an unbiased organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. In 2014, people turned to BBB more than 165 million times for BBB Business Reviews® on more than 4.7 million businesses and 11,000 charities, all available free at bbb.org. Incorporated locally in 1938, BBB Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona is supported by over 11,400 BBB Accredited Businesses. Businesses that earn BBB Accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB provides objective advice, free business reviews and charity reports, and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust.