Checking on Our Loved Ones is on a heartfelt mission to ensure no one feels isolated. Offering call center-level wellness checks, their small yet mighty team understands that true support goes beyond the call—it’s about meaningful human connection. With Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Empathy Goals as their foundation, they stay focused on the compassionate touch that drives their work. As they grow, Checking on Our Loved Ones amplifies their impact by giving back through community education and financial support. These aren’t just initiatives—they’re a testament to the power of community care and the belief that no one should feel alone.
The Spark Award recognizes business owners 35 and under or business owners of any age operating for less than three years who demonstrate a higher level of character, generate a culture that is authentic about its mission, and connect with community.
The Spark Award class is chosen from an arena of entries and nominations, showing there’s no lack of trusted business representatives in Central Ohio. Three leading organizations are then selected to represent the class in the areas of character, culture and community as that year’s recipients.
Congratulations to the 2024 BBB Spark recipients: Checking on Our Loved Ones and Eye Co.
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Know of an outstanding local organization? Nominate them for a Spark Award!
Applications due August 1, 2025
Character
Leaders must be teachable and open to growing with ideas. Leaders habitually seek the truth, are open to criticism, and know that their own personal development is never complete. Ethical leaders also empower their employees to be intentional in their personal and professional development.
Culture
Constructive workplace cultures help teams work toward their goals, and establish guidelines that hold each member, including leadership, accountable while praising valuable team players. As a result, successful teams are able to create structures, adapt to change, and continually encourage opportunities for all staff members. Progressive cultures set ethical ways for a business to problem solve, resolve conflict, and inspire evolution.
Community
Notable entrepreneurial organizations show appreciation for their communities by enthusiastically giving back. Businesses should make efforts to eagerly support their communities by contributing to and encouraging an ethical marketplace. Community-inspired businesses help their environment, stakeholders, and community membership by reinvesting and volunteering.
2024 Spark Award winners
Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the Spark Award!
Thank you to our partners!
CPMedia & Marketing ● E.E. Ward Moving & Storage ● KEMBA Financial Credit Union ● Outreach Promos