BBB believes in the power of trust, and our mission is to advance trust in business. Through evaluation, Accreditation, education, and celebration, BBB builds a community of like-minded businesses that have the opportunity to impact people and communities positively. To us, trust is the glue that holds communities together; it’s the principle BBB was founded on, and it’s what continues to motivate us today.

BBB serving Central Ohio established the Torch Awards for Ethics as an annual awards program to publicly recognize local companies that have practices in place that elevate their commitment to ethical business. The Torch Awards for Ethics is designed to not only promote the importance of building trust, but also the willingness and efforts made by outstanding businesses to help contribute to an honorable marketplace.

BBB has distilled our intentional focus on trust and ethics into four C’s – Character, Culture, Customers, Community, and this is the basis for the Torch Awards entry process. The application outlines the character of the organization’s leadership, how an authentic culture is being fostered, how the company prioritizes its relationship with customers, and the impact the organization is making in their community.

     

 

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Applications Open Until August 16, 2024

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For additional questions, visit our FAQ page or contact event coordinator Cassy Patterson at cpatterson@centralohio.bbb.org

Eligibility & criteria

Interested in applying for a Torch Award? Visit our eligibility and criteria page for more details.

Congratulations to the 2023 winners of the Torch Awards for Ethics!

Acloche

Acloché provides HR services, employee training, and innovative staffing solutions for regular and temporary employment in a wide array of business environments. The company is committed to going above and beyond just “filling an order” for their clients and is an intentional advocate for career goals and advancement. Internal employees find Acloché a place for professional development, with rewards tied to solving client challenges. Acloché aims to be a model of high performance, with a clear structure, collaboration, and technology investment driving its vision forward.

Advanced Heating and Cooling Services Inc.

Advanced Heating and Cooling Services, Inc takes pride in being central Ohio’s trusted HVAC Trane Dealer. Their expertise lies in the installation and maintenance of both residential and commercial HVAC Systems, including advanced solutions like Geo-Thermal, Navien, and Generac Generators. With a commitment to excellence, Advanced Heating and Cooling Services prioritizes doing what's right for consumers, tailored to their specific needs, and supporting their community through local events, pro-bono safety efforts, and skilled-trades scholarships. 

Eco Plumbers Electricians HVAC Technicians

Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians provides round-the-clock live answering, convenient online scheduling, and reliable, expert services in plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, water heater repair, drain and sewer, and water treatment throughout greater Columbus and central Ohio. Eco Plumbers University is an integral dedicated training program designed to educate and empower the company’s new plumbing professionals with high level technical training on Eco’s unique service system, creating both a rewarding career and well educated and responsible services to consumers.

Petland

Petland, Inc. began in 1967 as a single pet store on South Paint Street in Chillicothe, Ohio. Since then, it has evolved into a global organization, spanning over 300 operations across eight countries. Petland’s mission is to match the right pet with the right customer, nurturing the unique bond between humans and animals while enhancing the human-animal bond for current pet owners. Through Petland Charities, the organization and its employees actively champion various causes, including ending inhumane breeding practices in the pet industry, supporting rescues and shelters, combating pet homelessness, and facilitating meaningful connections between pets and people.

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