The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics honor organizations in our 24-county region that lead with integrity, build trust, and serve their communities. Open to for-profits and nonprofits. Apply or nominate by Sept. 2, 2025: bbb.org/local/1156/torchawards (Katy Karns)
2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
Apply ▸ Nominate ▸ Celebrate!
Honoring organizations that lead with integrity, build trust, and elevate our communities across BBB’s 24-county Northeast California region, the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Dinner Celebration is our premier annual program recognizing businesses and nonprofits that demonstrate the best in character and culture, elevating their presence and value in the eyes of their customers and the community at-large.
Honorees exhibiting the Torch & Spark Awards' 4 C's uphold the following:
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Character – Ethical leadership that sets the tone for the entire organization.
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Culture – A workplace that empowers employees and cultivates trust.
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Customers – Practices that build lasting, transparent relationships.
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Community – Meaningful contributions that strengthen the places we all live and work.
Winners are publicly celebrated and stand as role models for ethical excellence throughout our 24-county service area: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba, and Siskiyou.
More information about eligibility requirements and how to nominate a business or apply yourself can be found here: bbb.org/local/1156/torchawards
Dinner Awards Celebration
Join us Thursday, November 6th, 6 - 9 PM, at the Timber Creek Ballroom for a fun and uplifting evening bringing community together to celebrate business at its best!
Held at the beautiful and elegant Timber Creek Ballroom in Roseville, CA from 6 to 9 PM PT, our evening awards celebration will include...
- A cocktail hour & buffet dinner, giving you time to connect with other values-driven executives, entrepreneurs, and community champions who share your commitment to good business practices and trust.
- Our annual recognitions and awards presentations, honoring both milestone BBB anniversaries for their longstanding commitment to excellence and our annual Torch, Spark, and Community Collaborator Awards finalists.
- A silent auction, where you can bid on unique local experiences and gifts to benefit our Barry Goggin Scholarship, funding students’ academic and vocational education goals.
Recommended Dress Code: Business / Cocktail attire
Parking: Complimentary on-site
Ready to Get Involved?
--> Apply or Nominate an organization that exemplifies ethics and excellence by Sept 2, 2025.
--> Secure your seat or table early! Early bird ticket pricing ends September 2nd. Tickets for the November 6th celebration are expected to sell out.
--> Spread the word – share #BBBSacramento and #TorchAwards on social media to let others know you'll be there!
Your ticket and auction participation directly support our BBB educational outreach and the Barry Goggin Scholarship, helping us pave the way for a future of informed consumers and ethical leaders.
Something we missed? Questions our team can address? Email us at [email protected] and we'll see what we can do to help!
