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Torch Awards for Ethics℠

This is a BBB Education Foundation of Central & Northwest NC program. 

Deadline past

Meet the 2023 winners

Replacements Ltd.

This is Replacements Ltd.'s fourth Torch Award.

Gwyn Services

Learn how Gwyn Service's commitment to their mission statement helped it win BBB's most prestigious award.

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High Point Mitsubishi

High Point Mitsubishi won it's Torch Award by keeping its eye not just on the bottom line, but on its customers, employees and community.

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Congratulations to our three finalists:

  • Mathis Home Improvements – Winston-Salem (2-25 employees)
  • The Meridian Realty Group– Winston-Salem (26- 75 employees)
  • Carport Central– Mt. Airy (75+ employees)

At the core of a better business is Trust. We are excited to open the application process for the Torch Awards for Ethics - celebrating businesses that exemplify Trust.

The 4 C's of Torch Award winners

The 4 C's of the Torch Awards

The BBB Torch Awards honors organizations whose leaders focus on the four C’s and measures: 

  • The Character of the organization’s leadership; 
  • If and how an authentic Culture is being fostered; 
  • The company’s transparent relationship with its Customers; 
  • And the impact the organization is making in the local Community

The application questions center around these four C's. Also, you can start the application and return later.

Details you need to know

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Categories - new this year!

Category 1: sole proprietor

Category 2: 2-25 employees

Category 3: 26- 75 emplloyees

Category 4: 76 + employees

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Eligibility criteria
  • BBB Accreditation is required.
  • Must have been in business for three years.
  • Not eligible if you've won the Torch Awards in the past three years.
  • Do not have a current ad review or investigation.
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Judging process
  • Entries evaluated by independent, voluntary panel of judges comprised of business and community leaders.
  • Submission, including examples, stories and documents, should provide robust and accurate depiction of your organization’s focus on character, culture, customers and community..
  • Read these Judges' Insights before you prepare your application.
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Deadline

We are now taking applications for Torch Awards 2024.  APPLY NOW. Read these Judges' Insights before you prepare your application. The deadline is Wednesday, July 31 • 5 pm.

If you have any questions, you can reach Kevin Hinterberger at khinterberger@bbbtrust.org or 336.632.4979.