The Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida has announced the winner of its inaugural BBB Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics held October 24 at the Holiday Inn Select. The BBB Torch Award honors outstanding organizations committed to promoting ethical business practices.
The winning organization for 2006, based on management practices, customer relations, advertising practices and industry reputation was Carpet One Floor and Home of Panama City.
“This organization exemplifies exceedingly high standards of business practices, truthful sales and advertising, and a reputation of giving back to the community,” said Norman Wright, BBB president. “Each day many businesses like Carpet One Floor and Home work to grow our area economy and uphold a fair marketplace.”
In addition to business awards, three high school students were recognized as BBB Student of Integrity Scholars and awarded $1,000 scholarships to the college of their choice. Winners were Luke Seaman, A. Crawford Mosley High School, Jared Crittenden, Panama City Christian School, and Justin McCoy, Altha Public School.
Sponsors of this year’s event include Landrum Companies and Copy Products Company
For more information, contact the Better Business Bureau at (850) 429-0002 or visit www.nwfl.bbb.org.
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