Press Release
For More Information Contact:
Jocile Ehrlich, President
513.421.3165
800.471.3015
513.621.0907 fax
Better Business Bureau Recognizes
Marketplace Ethics In Tri-State
Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Recognized for Doing The Right Thing
Cincinnati, OH—Integrity. Trust.
Fair play. Honest competition. Truth in advertising. Sometimes in
today’s fast-paced world, companies forget the basic rules of
an ethical marketplace in their effort to capture the illusive share
of the pie. The BBB, founded with a mission to see that all share
in the opportunity through a fair and equitable marketplace, has recognized
16 businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Tri-state area for
their commitment to the ideals of marketplace ethics. Their efforts
shine a light on better business for all.
At a gala evening at the Cincinnati 's Music Hall, the
Better Business Bureau celebrated the winners and finalists of the
Bureau’s 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.
The Torch Award recipients were chosen by a distinguished
panel of independent judges that included: Dorothy Air, Ph.D., Associate
Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Affairs, University of Cincinnati;
Alan C. Greenwell, CPA, Partner/Tax Services Coordinator, Ernst & Young, LLP; Evans Nwankwo, President, Megen Construction Company;
Ann Marie Tracey, J.D., Assistant Professor, Accountancy, Xavier University.
The judges evaluated the applications based on the eight judging criteria
established by the Council of Better Business Bureaus and the International
Torch Award Program. The finalists were chosen by the judges based
on the overall scores; the Torch Award recipient being the top finalist
in each category.
“The Torch Award encompasses the spirit and tradition
of the BBB unlike anything else,” BBB President Jocile Ehrlich
said. “It recognizes and honors businesses and organizations
who fully commit themselves to ethical practices in all aspects of
their business dealings.”
2005 Torch Award Winners and Finalists Are:
Business Category One
(1 – 9 employees)
Winner:
Brooks & Sons Auto Service
Business Category Two
(10 – 99 employees)
Winner:
RestorAid Disaster Restoration
Finalists:
Borcherding Enterprises, Inc.
HHB Partners, Inc.
Business Category Three
(100 - 250 employees)
Winner:
Gilkey Window Company
Finalists:
Ghent Manufacturing
Natorp’s
Business Category Four
(251 - 999 employees)
Winner:
Total Quality Logistics
Finalists:
Bob Sumerel Tire Company
Widmer’s
Business Category Five
(1000 + employees)
Winner:
Rumpke
Nonprofit Category, Revenues Under $1 million
Winner:
Cincinnati Works
Nonprofit Category, Revenues Over $1 Million
Winner:
Crayons to Computers
Finalists:
Abilities First Foundation
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
People Working Cooperatively
The Cincinnati BBB was founded in 1926 when the economy
was roaring. Consumers needed to be able to rely and trust the companies
they dealt with on a daily basis. The BBB’s founding members
recognized that need and formed an organization that would set standards,
lead the way, and promote a better, respectable and more ethical marketplace.
The Torch Awards are a continuation of the BBB’s 79-year tradition
and commitment to furthering that mission.
For more information about the Torch Award Program
for Marketplace Ethics, contact the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau
at 513.421.3165 or 800.471.3015.
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