Torch Awards of Greater Hampton Roads

Applications for our Torch Awards are now closed, but you can check back later for more information. 

Introduction

The Torch Awards for Business Ethics (Torch Awards) honors companies whose leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character and ensure that the organization’s practices meet the highest standards of ethics, and consequently generate trust. These companies generate a high level of trust among their employees, customers and their communities. The award embodies the Better Business Bureau® mission of advancing marketplace trust. We want applications that reflect The 6 Principles of TRUST!

Award Categories

The Torch Awards are open to for-profit organizations, of all sizes, physically located within BBB Serving Southeastern Virginia & Northeastern North Carolina service areas. Businesses must be BBB Accredited for at least one year and previous winners may reapply after 3 years.

Companies entering the Torch Award competition will be judged using criteria for one of five categories:

Enterprise - Companies with over 175 employees

Corporate - Companies with 51 - 174 employees

Large - Companies with 11 - 50 employees

Medium - Companies with 6 - 10 employees

Small - Companies with 1 - 5 employees 

Key Dates

Applications open: 

Deadline for Submissions: 

Judging Begins: 

Sponsorships can be pledged until: 

Tickets Can Be Purchsed Until: 

Live Awards Ceremony/Luncheon: Coming in 2024

Online Entry Form

Coming in 2024