Owner
Elevate Creative Co., LLC
2024 Spark Awards Winner
BBB® Cincinnati Spark Awards winners
This year’s Spark Awards winners are an extraordinary class of young and innovative entrepreneurs leading their companies with drive, character, and trust. BBB Cincinnati is proud to honor these emerging leaders with a distinction they can proudly display as they advance in their careers.
Winners were revealed at the 2025 Torch Awards for Ethics and Spark Awards Gala on Thursday, October 23 at The Summit Hotel.
2025 Spark Awards winners
Pete Blackshaw, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
BrandRank.AI
Founded in 2024 and based in Cincinnati, BrandRank.AI is a SaaS platform that monitors how brands appear across generative AI “answer engines” such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Anthropic. The platform helps businesses identify vulnerabilities, optimize visibility, and build trust in the evolving AI-driven search landscape through continuous tracking, insights, and actionable analytics.
Cheryl Corbett, Owner
Custom Canine Obedience
Custom Canine Obedience is led by a certified canine behavioral trainer, Cheryl Corbett. With nearly 9 years of professional experience, they specialize in behavior modification for dogs dealing with aggression, reactivity, and anxiety, and also offer expert obedience training. Serving the Greater Cincinnati area, their personalized approach helps dogs and their owners build stronger, more balanced relationships.
Hannah Klausing, Owner & Founder
REP General Contracting
REP General Contracting is a residential remodeling company offering a complete design, budget, and build approach. Specializing in larger renovation projects, the team provides skilled craftsmanship, transparent pricing with no material markups, and clear communication from start to finish. With a focus on quality and detail, REP transforms homes through thoughtful planning and beautifully executed remodeling solutions.
Thanks to our 2025 Spark Awards judges!
Previous recipients
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