Now Open: BBB Serving Northern Indiana's 20th Annual Torch Awards for Ethics

The Torch Awards are the highest recognition BBB gives to businesses that truly lead with integrity, build trust, and make our community stronger. 

Do you know a business, nonprofit organization or individual that stands out for its ethics and impact?

Nominate them today and help celebrate two decades of ethical leadership in Northern Indiana!

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Northern Indiana BBB Torch Awards for Ethics – Criteria & Eligibility

Each year, the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics honor businesses and organizations that demonstrate outstanding integrity and a deep commitment to building trust in the marketplace and their community.

Nominees are evaluated based on the following four key criteria:

Character

Show how you/your organization lives out your core values through intentional actions and open communication with employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Culture

Describe how you/your organization fosters a culture of trust by maintaining a clear mission, empowering your team, and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth

Customers

Explain the internal practices and standards you/your organization uses to strengthen customer relationships and enhance their experience.

Community

Share the ways your business gives back through programs, partnerships, or initiatives that make a positive impact in the communities you serve.Who Can Participate?

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics are open to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses located within BBB Serving Northern Indiana’s 23-county service area.

Eligibility Requirements:

• In business for a minimum of one (1) year

• Hold an A rating with BBB

• No pattern of unresolved complaints

• BBB Accreditation is NOT required

Judging

Candidates for the 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics will be evaluated by a panel of judges from the business community. The decisions of the judges are final.

Entries are judged on an averaged overall best score. 

Entry/ Submission

Nominations for Torch Awards can be submitted by consumers, business associates, and business owners themselves.

• Nominations Open:

  
  

  Online nominations begin on April 26, 2025.

• Deadline to Nominate:

  
  

  All nominations must be submitted by July 13, 2025.

• Nominee Notification:

  
  

  Nominees will be contacted with more details and asked to complete an application.

• Judging:

  
  

  Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of judges made up of local community members who are not employed by BBB Serving Northern Indiana.

• Award Celebration:

  
  

  Winners will be honored during a special evening at Northern Indiana’s 20th Annual Torch Awards for Ethics Celebration on October 30, 2025 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.