Last year’s Spark Awards winners are an exceptional group of innovative entrepreneurs guiding their enterprises with determination, integrity, and dedication to customers.
2025 BBB Spark Awards℠ finalists
Meet this year’s Spark Awards finalists, a class of passionate leaders selected by our panel of judges for their dedication to fostering positive workplace environments and strong community involvement.
Winners were revealed at the 2025 BBB® Cincinnati's Torch and Spark Awards Gala on Thursday, October 23 at The Summit Hotel.
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.
