BBB Acadiana: 2025 Award Nominations

Join us for The Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana's 50th Anniversary Torch Awards on October 23rd, 2025. Doors open at 5PM. 6PM Dinner and Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mechelle Roberthon CEO of MKR Development

Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana serves the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Vermilion.

Businesses nominated for this year's awards must be located within our Louisiana service area.

Nominations are open until August 31st, 2025.

 

Torch Award for Ethics

This award 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.

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Outstanding New Business Award

This award recognizes a business, less than three (3) years old, that has demonstrated success in customer service, marketing, advertising, communications, and ethical sales practices.

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Good Neighbor Award

This award recognizes a business and its’ employees who play a significant role in support or programs and services to the Acadiana community.

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Customer Commitment Award

This award recognizes a business that has an outstanding customer service program and routinely exceeds customer expectations.

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Community Hero

This award recognizes an individual who has made substantial and noble efforts, often sacrificing oneself, for the benefit of others and/or the Acadiana community within the last two (2) years.

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Students of Integrity Scholarship

The scholarship fund is awarded to students in our 7 parish service area to support their leadership development and academic potential. 

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Eligibility and Criteria

Torch Awards for Ethics and other BBB Awards

Open to for-profit, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit organizations of all sizes located within BBB’s 7 parish service areas. 

  • BBB Accreditation is not required;
  • For profit and 501(c)(6) applicants must have a “B” rating with BBB;
  • 501(c)(3) non-profit applicants must complete the Charitable Standards Evaluation process and meet all BBB Standards for Charity Accountability;
  • Organizations must have been in business for three years, with the exception of the Outstanding New Business Award;
  • All financial obligations must be met;
  • Applicants are not eligible if they have received the Torch Award for Ethics or the award applying for in the past five years;
  • Government agencies are not eligible to submit an application.
The Judging Process

Entries are evaluated by the 2025 BBB Board of Directors comprised of 20 local business and community leaders. Submissions, including examples, stories, and documents should provide a robust and accurate depicition of the organizations focus on Character, Culture, Customers, and Community. Supporting documents and attachments can range from handbooks, internal documentation, or photos from events.

Disclaimers:

  • By nominating a business you agree to share your contact information with the business.
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2024 DIAMOND SPONSOR

Thank you to Griric Electrical Services, LLC for being our 2024 Torch Award for Ethics Diamond Sponsor

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