BBB Torch Awards for Ethics℠ and BBB Spark Awards℠

BBB® Cincinnati hosts a night reveling in ethical achievement at the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and BBB Spark Awards Gala. This gala honors our region's ethical business community: the established leaders with unwavering character, the mavericks with infectious company culture, the do-gooders who put the "community" in commerce.

From the red carpet to lively after-party moments, our gala is a vibrant celebration of businesses and nonprofits that make a meaningful impact in our community. The evening sparkles with new connections among the region’s most inspiring leaders and changemakers.

Meet BBB's 2025 Torch & Spark Winners

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Explore 7 award-winning organizations

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Meet 3 distinguished new businesses

Awards gala snapshots

Relive more of the red carpet glamor and awards show excitement by exploring photos uploaded to Whova, searching #Toast2BBB on Instagram, or visiting BBB Cincinnati's Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or TikTok.

Emcees Freddy Mac and Cassy Arsenault take a selfie with the crowd before the live awards show.

BBB's Megan Watson interviews 2025 emcee Freddy Mac on the red carpet before the live awards show.

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BBB Torch and Spark Awards guests raise a glass to ethical excellence in business.

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The LeafGuard Cincinnati team strikes a pose at the BBB Torch and Spark Awards photo booth.

The Bethany House Services team strikes a pose at the 360° photo booth after the awards ceremony.

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CEO of BBB Cincinnati, Jocile Ehrlich, speaks on the BBB's four C's of Trust: Character, Customers, Culture, and Community.

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BBB Cincinnati Board Chair Aaron Stapleton reveals a Torch Awards for Ethics winner.

BBB Cincinnati Board Chair Richard Barbercheck reveals a Torch Awards for Ethics winner.

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100 year save the date- October 22, 2026

October 22, 2026 Cincinnati Music Hall

In 2026, BBB Cincinnati will proudly celebrate 100 years of building trust in our community. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime milestone event as we honor a century of ethical leadership — and look ahead to the next 100 years of trust, integrity, and excellence.

The BBB Cincinnati Torch and Spark Awards Gala wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our Sponsors. Discover the businesses fueling ethical leadership, innovation, and impact in our community.

Meet our 2025 Sponsors