BBB calls for entries for regional Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics. FREE Webinar on how to enter your business

Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin is now accepting entries for the 2013 Torch Awards competition. These awards recognize companies that are committed to high ethical standards and service to their customers, employees, investors and overall reputation.

The Torch Awards were created to recognize and celebrate ethical business practices for companies located in Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin. Individuals and employees should nominate a business they believe value these principles for this prestigious recognition.

Any for-profit business in the 79-county service area of BBB serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin qualify to submit an entry. Entries can be submitted through Nov. 22. While BBB Accreditation is not a requirement, companies must be in good standing with BBB and have at least a “B” rating with BBB to be considered.

Winners at the local level will be announced Jan. 6, 2014 and will have the opportunity to move forward to the International Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics competition.

For entry forms and additional information visit: http://centraltx.bbb.org/torch-awards and participate in a FREE webinar Tuesday, October 15, from 2 – 3 p.m. Click this link to register:  https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/396663902. The webinar is specific to our Torch Awards competition and will guide interested businesses on how to compile an entry for submission and learn about the benefits to winning!

Winning the BBB Torch Awards competition comes with several highly valuable prizes and recognitions including:

• Inclusion in press releases announcing winners
• Announcements made via social media channels
• Inclusion in several BBB promotional vehicles
• Lifetime use of the BBB Torch Award Seal (As long as winners maintain a B rating with BBB)
• Torch Award trophy presentation by BBB
• Professional quality photos taken of the winning business by BBB and personal presentation at their place of business
• Website recognition
• Perpetual placement on Torch Award winners page (As long as winners maintain a B rating with BBB)
• Announcement + recognition at the BBB Annual Meeting
• Possible qualification to enter the International BBB Torch Awards