In 2009, the BBB International Torch Awards will honor two businesses and one individual in the following categories:
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Marketplace Excellence - presented to a business in recognition of their superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit their customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. This category is open to all for-profit businesses in North America that provide goods or services to retail and/or wholesale markets. Entries are now being accepted through September 5, 2008.
• Advancing Marketplace Trust - presented to a business in recognition of an action, program, or sustainment activities that significantly and positively contribute to advancing trust in the marketplace. Nominees for this category are selected via a closed nomination process.
• Consumer Leadership - presented to an individual who has significantly advanced marketplace trust through consumer advocacy, protection or education, through a specific action or lifetime achievement. Nominees for this category are selected via a closed nomination process.
The entry deadline for the 2009 BBB International Torch Award in the Marketplace Excellence category is September 5, 2008.
Please review the judging criteria and award guidelines before preparing and submitting your entry package for the Marketplace Excellence award. A $75.00 non-refundable application fee is required at the time of entry. Finalists for the Marketplace Excellence award will be announced by mid-October 2008. Winners for all categories will be announced by mid-November 2008.
Recipients of the 2009 BBB International Torch Awards will be recognized on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at a special evening gala in Washington D.C.