2009 Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics
Torch Awards Recognition Ceremony
Monday, March 2, 2009, 5:30 p.m. - Winners to be announced
BBB Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics recognizes businesses of their superior commitment to exceptional standards benefiting their customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. This award honors actions, programs, or sustainment activities that significantly and positively contribute to advancing trust in the marketplace.
The award process crescendos at the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics award ceremony, held in February each year. At this ceremony, awards are presented highlighted by video presentations showcasing the winners’ businesses and achievements.
NOMINATION FORM (PDF) (email us to nominate a company)
NOMINATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2008
ENTRY APPLICATION FORM (PDF) (print and include when submitting application)
ENTRY APPLICATION PACKAGE DEADLINE: Due to BBB Office December 20, 2008
HOW TO NOMINATE AND APPLY:
1. Submit a nomination form on or before the deadline. Second party and self nominations are accepted. The nomination form can be faxed to 509-838-1079 or can be mailed to 152 S. Jefferson Suite 200 Spokane, WA 99201.
2. Nominees must be in good standing with the BBB; however, membership in the BBB is not a requirement. The business must be free from any evidence that it does not meet its financial obligations.
3. Nominees need to submit an entry application package on or before the deadline.
4. Review the judging criteria award guidelines before preparing and submitting your entry application package. Entry applications involve a two page summary detailing how the company applies ethical practicies in the marketplace, plus documents supporting summary information.
5. There is no fee required to submit an entry application at the local level.
6. Entry Applications are due December 20, 2008.
7. Winners for all categories will be announced by mid-January, 2009.
8. Video filming arrangements will be made following the winners announcement. Please anticipate and allow time for crews to conduct site filming and on-camera interviews.
9. The Torch Award Presentation Cermony will be held in February, 2009.
SEND APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS TO:
Entries may be sent to the Better Business Bureau, Attn: Jan Quintrall, 152 S Jefferson, Suite 200, Spokane, Washington 99201.
Enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard if you would like us to acknowledge receipt of your entry.