Sparking Ethical Business Practices: Torch Awards Honor Northwest Arkansas’s Pioneers of Integrity

The Better Business Bureau of Arkansas recognized businesses for their commitment to ethics, standards, leadership, and social responsibility at this year’s Torch Awards. Two companies in Northwest Arkansas were among the winners – The Stitt Group home solar energy company in Rogers and Secondhand Smoke barbecue caterer in Fayetteville. Roller Funeral Homes and Tipton & Hurst florist, both located in Little Rock, also received awards. A special Spark Award was given to Leashes and Lashes, a new dog-training service in Jacksonville.

The Torch Awards are now in their 10th year and are organized by the Better Business Bureau, a private nonprofit organization that evaluates businesses based on customer service, consumer protection, transparency, and licensing. Winners of the Torch Awards in Arkansas have the opportunity to compete in the International Torch Awards for Ethics later this year.

The awards highlight the importance of maintaining high ethical standards in business practices and honoring those who demonstrate a commitment to honesty, integrity, and social responsibility. The winners serve as examples for other businesses to follow, setting a positive precedent for the community. Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Torch Awards in Arkansas.