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Meet this year's Torch Awards honorees, selected by a panel of community leader judges for their ethical operations, standout workplace cultures, and dedication to giving back to the community.
Winners were revealed at the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau® Centennial Gala celebrating the Torch and Spark Awards on Thursday, October 22 at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Eric H. Kearney, President
Since 1996, the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's mission has been "to be the leading advocate for the African American Community, creating new market opportunities by providing education, access to capital and resources for economic revitalization of the African American Business Community"
Jessica Esterkamp, CEO
For more than 120 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati has created and supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Through community- and site-based programs across the Greater Cincinnati region, we connect caring mentors with young people, helping them build confidence, achieve their potential and create brighter futures.
Patti Webb, CEO and President
Since 1970, Center for Addiction Treatment has led the way in addiction treatment, saving lives and helping rebuild families and communities through compassionate, evidence-based care.
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Carolyn Evans, President & CEO
Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society is Hamilton County’s open-admission municipal animal shelter. Since assuming operations in 2020, we have built trust through transparency, accountability, and open communication - even on difficult issues - while inviting the community to be an active partner in improving outcomes for people, pets, and the community.
Clinton Griffith, Owner
Founded in 2012, Cutting Edge Flooring & Tile is a locally owned, family-run business serving Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and South Dayton. From flooring and tile to complete bathroom transformations, its team pairs expert guidance and quality craftsmanship with exceptional communication, integrity and a commitment to putting mission over margin.
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Andrew Glasgow, President; Ellen Glasgow, Designer & Project Manager
Founded in 1981, H. Glasgow Construction Co. is a third-generation, family-owned remodeling company built on relationships, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way. Remodeling is more than improving a house—it's about creating a home that reflects the people who live there. From kitchens and baths to additions, whole-home renovations, and outdoor living spaces, every project is approached with thoughtful planning, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to making the experience as seamless and enjoyable as the finished space.
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Kelli Roberts, Owner
A REALTOR® since 2017, Kelli founded Homes by Kelli, LTD. in 2020. She believes real estate is about more than a transaction-it's about people and relationships. With additional SRES®, PSA®, ABR® and CFSP® designations, Kelli offers trusted guidance, expert care, and personal attention to make buying or selling less stressful and more rewarding.
Evan Reinhart, Sales Manager
LeafGuard of Cincinnati in Amelia, Ohio, is a family-owned home improvement company dedicated to unmatched service and seamless processes installing gutters, roofing, and more in Ohio and Kentucky since 2013.
Shannon Starkey-Taylor, CEO
Learning Grove has been serving Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati since 1977, filling the gaps between education and workforce systems. We partner with families and community leaders to ensure no one is left behind. By offering high quality experiences in early childhood education, before- and after-school care and high school career exposure and exploration, Learning Grove helps children and youth reach their full potential, which helps families thrive.
Mike Dunn, CEO
Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY reaches nearly 11,000 seniors every year across 13 counties with meals, transportation, social and protective services, pet support, social connection programs and management of the OTR Senior Center. The team works to deliver essential services that promote the independence and well-being of seniors.
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Kristin Sieve, President
Mertz Design, Inc. is a Cincinnati-based studio that helps businesses launch new products and services from the ground up. Our cross-collaborative team brings strategy, industrial design, motion, visualization, graphic design, interactive design, and environmental graphic design together under one roof, so every launch lands ready to go.
Jay Balekar, Owner
Spray-Net of Cincinnati, locally owned and operated, was founded in 2022, offering hassle-free, factory finish permanent exterior painting, brick staining and kitchen cabinet refinishing to the region, backed by 15-year transferable warranty.
Josh Arnold, President/CEO
Talbert House empowers children, adults and families to live healthy, safe, and productive lives. The agency's network of services focuses on prevention, assessment, treatment, and reintegration across Southwest Ohio.
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