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Torch Awards for Ethics

The Torch Award embodies BBB’s mission of advancing business trust.
San Francisco Bay Area Better Business Bureau is proud to honor organizations whose leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character, ensure that their practices meet the highest standards of ethics, and generate trust with their customers and the community.

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About the Torch Awards

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics honors organizations whose leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character; ensure that the organization’s practices meet the highest standards of ethics; and consequently generate trust with its customers and the community.

BBB Torch Award recipient benefits:

  • Lifetime use of the BBB Torch Awards Seal for advertising (as long as a “B” BBB rating is maintained)

  • Torch Awards trophy presentation by BBB (virtually or in-person)

  • Perpetual placement on the BBB Torch Awards winners circle page (as long as a “B” BBB rating is maintained)

  • Announcements made on BBB’s social media channels

  • Qualifications to enter the International Torch Awards for Ethics

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Entry Criteria

Before submitting your application, please review requirements to make sure your business meets the award criteria.

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