We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Manage Cookies
Find local businesses
BBB Torch Awards for Ethics light blue and dark blue text

Thank You for Celebrating the 2026 Torch Awards for Ethics

The 2026 Torch Awards for Ethics event has now taken place. Held on May 14 at the Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, New Hampshire, this year’s celebration honored businesses that exemplify Character, Culture, Customers, and Community in meaningful and inspiring ways.

BBB Serving New Hampshire extends its sincere thanks to all 2026 applicants, finalists, winners, event attendees, and our gracious venue host, Bedford Village Inn, for helping make this year’s event a memorable success.

Please check back soon for updates on the opening of the 2027 Torch Awards for Ethics application.

Light blue background with navy text reading "Attend the Awards" with white calendar icon.
Attend the 2026 Torch Awards!

Registration to attend the 2026 Torch Awards at Bedford Village Inn.

RSVP
White background with navy text reading "Sponsor the Awards" with icon person standing in between leaves
Sponsor the 2026 Torch Awards!

BBB’s 2026 Sponsorship Program helps you boost visibility, earn consumer confidence, and align your business with trust and credibility.

Brand visibility opportunities
Light blue background with "About the Torch Awards" in dark blue text with a white information icon
Learn about the Torch Awards!
Learn more
White background with navy text reading "Apply online" with light blue mouse click icon
Apply for a Torch Award!

Applications have closed. Check back next year!

Blue background with dark blue text reading "Previous Recipients" with white icons of someone giving another person an award
Previous Winners!
See past winners
White background with dark blue text reading "Nomination a business" with white and blue ballot box icon
Nominate a business!

Applications have closed. Check back next year!

The 4 C's of Torch Award winners

The BBB Torch Awards honors organizations whose leaders focus on the four C’s and measures: 

  • 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

The application questions center around these four C's. Also, you can start the application and return later.

 

checklist on a clipboard on a green background signifying criteria used for Torch Awards
Eligibility criteria
  • Must have been in business for three years.
  • Not eligible if you've won a Torch Award in the past three years.
  • Do not have a current ad review or investigation.
judges gavel used to talk about how Torch Awards are judged
Judging process
  • Entries evaluated by independent, voluntary panel of judges comprised of business and community leaders.
  • Submission, including examples, stories and documents, should provide robust and accurate depiction of your organization’s focus on character, culture, customers and community.
  • Read these Judges' Insights before you prepare your application.

Deadline

Thank you for your interest in the Torch Awards for Ethics. The 2026 application deadline has passed. The 2027 application will be open soon.