Entries for the Better Business Bureau of the Texas Panhandle Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics will be reviewed by a panel of judges independent of the Better Business Bureaus' staff and Board of Directors.
The judges may request additional information from the company, business or organization regarding any of the judging criteria. Decisions of the judges are final.
- Entries should include the completed entry form and a two-page, type-written summary that:
- explains why your company merits being named a Torch Award winner
- highlights specific business and management practices relevant to the award
- illustrates the company's commitment to fair and honest conduct in the marketplace.
- provides your firm's position regarding business integrity and ethical practices. This includes a formally adopted policy or mission statement.
- Entries should be submitted on 8.5" x 11" pieces of paper, and the total entry is limited to a two-inch, three-ring binder;
- Use tabs to separate the binder into 4 sections corresponding to the judging criteria, and include materials (mission statement, company communications and publications, news media articles, company advertising, letters of recognition or commendation, customer testimonials, and the like) that demonstrate the company's strengths regarding each of the criteria. Sorry, however, video, DVD's and CD media will not be reviewed by the judges.
- Please submit one original book and 5 (five) copies. Please retain a copy of your complete entry. All submitted books become the property of the BBB and cannot be returned.
Finalists will be notified by mail and winners will be announced at the annual Torch Awards Celebration. Finalists may be asked to provide the name and phone number of five customers, five vendors, and five suppliers whom the judges may contact about the company.
Finalists may also be asked to allow representatives of the judging committee to conduct a site visit of the company.
If you mail your entry, enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard to acknowledge receipt of your entry. All submitted entries become the property of the BBB and cannot be returned