About the BBB Spark Awards

BBB Spark Awards recognize the hard work of the new business owners of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska or South Dakota.

At the heart of a trustworthy marketplace are leaders creating businesses that will transform and enhance the communities they serve. The BBB Spark Award is an international award that honors eligible entrepreneurs, startup founders and new business owners who embody and cultivate the Three C's of Trust: Character, Culture and Community. These individuals are the future of a trusted marketplace. Any president and CEO under age 45 is eligible to apply.

Click here to apply for a BBB Spark Award

Click here to nominate a business for a BBB Spark Award

Funding for the BBB Spark Awards is provided by the BBB's Education Foundation.

Apply & Nominate Online

The application portal for the 2024 BBB Spark Awards will be opened on December 1, 2023. The deadline to apply is April 5, 2024.

Who is Eligible?

Applicants must be under the age of 45 on the day of the application deadline (4/5/2024), AND operate a business located in BBB Midwest Plains' service area (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska or South Dakota). If the applicant is an entrepreneur who has founded more than one business, they must pick one for the application.

Questions?