torch awards for ethics

BBB Serving Northern Indiana Torch Award criteria

BBB Torch Award for Ethics is designed to celebrate outstanding individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to ethics and integrity.

Online applications are now open for you to nominate a worthy individual or organization who embodies BBB’s mission to advance trust in the marketplace. 

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BBB Torch Award criteria are broken down into four categories:

Criteria 1: Character
As a leader, explain how you behave intentionally and communicate with your leadership team, employees, customers and stakeholders in a way that is consistent with your beliefs.

Criteria 2: Culture
Illustrate how your organization works toward a culture of trust through clarity of purpose, empowering employees, and opportunities for growth.

Criteria 3:  Customers
Give examples of internal practices your organization uses to build better customer relationships.

Criteria 4:  Community
Display organizational programs, contribution and activities that return value to and support your community.

Who can participate?
BBB Torch Award for Ethics is open to all individuals, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses headquartered within Better Business Bureau’s 23-county service area.  

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum of one (1) year in operation
  •  Maintain a rating of A+ with BBB
  • No pattern of complaints
  • BBB Accreditation is NOT a requirement

Judging

Candidates for the 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics will be evaluated by a panel of judges from the business community. The decisions of the judges are final.

Entries are judged on an averaged overall best score. 

Entry/ Submission

Nominations for Torch Awards can be submitted by consumers, business associates, and business owners themselves. 

  • Online nominations open: April 26, 2025
  • The deadline for submitting nominations is: July 13, 2025
  • Nominees will be contacted with details and a request to complete an application.
  • Judging will take place, with awards presented during BBB's 20th Annual Torch Award Celebration on October 30th at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.