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Better Business Bureau of Upstate NY is excited to announce the 2025 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners. This year, five companies are being recognized for their efforts to promote trust and ethics in the marketplace.
The 2025 Torch Award winners are:
Post Trauma Scene Decon and CannaZip – Small for-profit category
Cazbah Total Internet Marketing Solution – Midsize for-profit category
Comfort Windows – Large for-profit category
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp – Corporate for-profit category
Winners have demonstrated a commitment to promoting trust and ethics in the marketplace
“We are thrilled to recognize these companies,” said Warren Clark, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York. “Each of them completed an extensive application process to show how their organization exemplifies BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust. I would like to congratulate all of this year’s winners and wish them continued success.”
“Winning the BBB Torch Award for Ethics is a testament to Post Trauma Scene Decon’s unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism and compassionate service,” said James Smith, owner of Post Trauma Scene Decon. “It reinforces the trust our clients and partners place in us, recognizing our dedication to ethical business practices in every aspect of remediation and restoration. This honor motivates us to continue setting the standard for excellence in our industry while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”
“CannaZip is honored to win this year's BBB award on small business ethics,” said Davis Tiburzi, Founder and CEO of CannaZip. “We strive to provide the best possible value proposition, service and ethics in every aspect of our business and are enthused to see that we are leading the way in practices that embody the values that we hold as a company. Our motto is that ‘when our customers succeed, we succeed’ and we try to ensure that every day, to provide the best possible offering to our customer base.”
“Cazbah is deeply honored to receive the 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, a recognition that reflects our unwavering commitment to our core values of Progress, Accountability, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity and Transparency – PACE-IT,” said Charles Broersma, Founding of Cazbah Total Internet Marketing Solution. “For more than two decades, we have prioritized these principles in every aspect of our business, striving to foster trust and deliver exceptional service to our customers and community. It is by God’s grace that we have accomplished what we have. This award reinforces our dedication to ethical practices and our belief that business success should always align with strong moral standards.”
“We are truly humbled and honored to be receiving this 6th BBB Torch Award for Ethics,” said Fritz Gentile, CEO of Comfort Windows and Doors. “It's an incredible achievement for our entire Comfort Windows & Doors family. You know, we always say, 'the name you know, the people you trust,' and now, that phrase resonates more deeply than ever."
“Since 1961, Schuler Haas’ core values are the underlying factors that have led to our company’s success for over 60 years, “said Edward T. Schuler, COO of Schuler-Haas Electric Corp and Daniel Streicher, CEO of Schuler-Haas Electric Corp. “This award is not about Dan and I. It is about our 500-plus employees who carry our ethics and core values with them every day. It is about our customers who trust us to do their work. It is about our suppliers who we partner with to deliver the correct materials on time. More importantly it is about the communities in which we live and support by being personally and financially involved.”
Companies were evaluated against four criteria, including the Character of the organization’s leadership; if and how an authentic Culture is being fostered; the company’s transparent relationship with its Customers; and the impact the organization is making in the local Community. Each application was evaluated and scored by an independent panel of judges.
About the winners:
Post Trauma Scene Decon
Based in Massena, NY, Post Trauma Scene Decon focuses on bioremediation and forensic cleaning. It was founded by a veteran and former police officer with 18-plus years of experience handling sensitive crime scenes and tragic events in the area. Their team is OSHA-trained and employs proper methods to remove, sanitize and dispose of biohazards.
CannaZip
CannaZip, located in Amherst, NY, offers every form of custom packaging for your cannabis and CBD needs, including flowers, edibles and more. Their flexible packaging meets FDA regulations for direct food contact. With over 3,000 products available, CannaZip can cater to all with its unique packaging and customizable options.
Cazbah Total Internet Marketing Solution
Cazbah offers a full line of services, including website design and web presence. They help small businesses throughout the United States develop quality content to expand their online community and increase communications with their customers. They offer modern designs to help increase customer relationships by providing efficient CRM solutions that track, measure and manage relationships.
Comfort Windows and Doors
Comfort Windows is a large, locally owned home improvement company serving Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. It strives to provide the best quality products and services with a small-town approach to customer satisfaction. Comfort Windows focuses on custom-made windows, doors, roofs, siding, decks and more.
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp.
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp. was founded in 1961 and has grown to four locations in Ithaca, Rochester, Binghamton and Corning, NY. The company focuses on the latest technology to assist customers with their installation, maintenance and telecommunications needs. All employees are required to have a minimum of a 10-hour OSHA card, and the company supports safety training and education to keep employees working in a safe environment.
Find more information on the BBB of Upstate NY Torch Awards.