BBB seeks nominees for Torch Awards

Wed., July 12, 2017

By Pia Hallenberg piah@spokesman.com (509) 459-5427

The Better Business Bureau Serving the Northwest is seeking nominees for its annual Torch Awards.

The awards honor companies, charities and employees who demonstrate a high level of character, integrity and ethics.

Nominations must be made before Aug. 14. Self-nominations will be accepted.

Categories include business of the year, charity of the year and the exceptional employee award.

A business of the year award will be given in each of the BBB’s major service areas: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Eastern and Western Washington.

Visit go.bbb.org/nw-2017TorchAwards to make a nomination.

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