On the evening of May 2, 2025, the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Arizona (BBB) proudly hosted its annual Torch Awards ceremony at Casino Del Sol, presented by South32. The event honored six outstanding organizations with the 2025 Torch Award and recognized three high school students as winners of the Student Ethics Video Contest.
The Student Ethics Video Contest, sponsored by Kinghorn Law | Financial, encourages young leaders to explore the importance of ethics in real-world situations and share their perspectives through video storytelling. These remarkable students were celebrated for their creativity, insight, and commitment to ethical values.
As part of its ongoing mission to support trust and impact in the community, BBB donated $6,000—raised through Torch Awards ticket sales—to the nonprofit finalists and winners, helping further their vital work across Southern Arizona.
This year’s Torch Awards celebrated excellence in three categories: Business Ethics, Nonprofit Ethics, and the Spark Award, which honors millennial entrepreneurs making waves through principled innovation. Together, these awards spotlight the individuals and organizations who exemplify BBB’s values and help ensure a fair and trustworthy marketplace.