2023 Torch and Spark Awards: Celebrating local visionaries where art and business unite

Innovation and artisanship took center stage at BBB Cincinnati’s Torch Awards for Ethics and Spark Awards, a live awards gala for business, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leaders at the Cincinnati Art Museum on October 4. Guests walked the red carpet, admired masterful artwork, networked with local visionaries and innovators, and witnessed the unveiling of this year’s winners of the Torch Awards for Ethics and Spark Awards live onstage.

BBB congratulates the eight trustworthy business and nonprofit leaders named Torch Awards for Ethics winners and the three exceptional new businesses named Spark Awards winners. Eight Torch Awards finalists and four Spark Awards finalists were honored at the event.

Meet BBB's 2023 Torch and Spark Winners

Seven 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics winners with trophies on a stage in front of a blue BBB backdrop with a small circle and headshot one other winner in the bottom right corner.
Explore 8 Award-Winning Organizations
Two 2023 Spark Awards winners with trophies on a stage in front of a blue BBB backdrop with a small circle and headshot one other winner in the bottom right corner.
Meet 3 Distinguished New Businesses

Live awards gala snapshots

Relive more of the red carpet glamour and awards show excitement by searching #BBBIlluminateTheNight on Instagram or visiting BBB Cincinnati's Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Event emcee Cassy Arsenault, Local 12, raises a toast to the 2023 BBB Torch and Spark Awards winners with event guests.

Event emcee Cassy Arsenault, Local 12, raises a toast to the 2023 BBB Torch and Spark Awards winners with event guests.