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Growing the foundation of trust for business in the Mahoning Valley
TrustBuilders for the BBB Torch Awards are a group of banking institutions in our Valley with long-term commitments to earn and keep the public's trust. Dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Valley, these banks make the loans that help businesses and individuals achieve economic success and financial security. They invest in trust-building and strengthen our community through civic involvement, volunteerism, financial education, and sound operating principles.
The TrustBuilders enable The Better Business Bureau to present Torch Awards to other outstanding businesses and individuals, honoring them for business practices grounded in dedication to trustworthiness and community service through volunteerism.
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BBB Mahoning Valley
Meet the TrustBuilders
BBB Torch Awards
Honoring Accredited Businesses and leaders that exemplify BBB Standards for Trust
The Torch Awards for Marketplace Trust, Civic Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence are given to honor Accredited Businesses & Leaders that exemplify the BBB Standards of Trust. These dedicated organizations' & individuals' commitment to honesty & integrity make Our Valley a better place to do business.
BBB Mahoning Valley
Meet the 2026 Torch Award Winners
Torch Award for Marketplace Trust
Sweet Memories Vintage Tees
BBB President/CEO, Melissa Ames, with Linda Barton, CEO of Sweet Memories Vintage Tees
Torch Award for Marketplace Trust
Gordon Brothers Water
BBB President/CEO, Melissa Ames, with Scott Jones, President of Gordon Brothers Water
Torch Award for Marketplace Trust
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture
BBB President/CEO, Melissa Ames, with Ralph P. Delserone III, President of Raphael's School of Beauty Culture
Torch Award for Civic Leadership
The Board of Directors for the Canfield Fair
BBB President/CEO, Melissa Ames, with Steve Moff, President of the Canfield Fair Board of Directors
Torch Award for Nonprofit Excellence
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley, Inc.
BBB President/CEO, Melissa Ames, with David Redig, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley, Inc.
BBB Ethics and Integrity Scholarships
Building the trusted business leaders of tomorrow
The BBB Ethics and Integrity Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership skills, community service, and academic achievement, and who submit an essay on what ethics and integrity mean to them.
BBB Mahoning Valley
Meet the 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Ethics & Integrity Scholarship Winner
Adrianna Hodge
Dave Dastoli, Farmers Trust Company, with Adrianna Hodge, Crestview High School
Ethics & Integrity Scholarship Winner
Julia Pickens
John Burgan, BBB Chairman, with Julia Pickens, Boardman High School
Ethics & Integrity Scholarship Winner
Benjamin Severe
Dave Dastoli, Farmers Trust Company, with Benjamin Severe, Salem High School