Entry Eligibility: Hawaii`s Better Business Bureau Torch Awards are

Entry Eligibility:
Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau Torch Awards are open to all Hawaii businesses and public charities. BBB
Accreditation is not required, however the organization must be:
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Physically located and operating in Hawaii for at least one year
Eligible for BBB Accreditation.
If an organization has been the object of major lawsuits, including class action suits or government actions in the past
three years, or is currently unable to meet its financial obligations, the information must be disclosed as part of the
entry.
Entry Criteria:
Digital Entries may be submitted via email in PDF or .doc format to Torchawards@hawaii.bbb.org. All photos and
logos submitted should be minimum 300 dpi in .jpg .png or .tiff formats. Alternatively, you may mail in a flash drive
or CD with your completed entry files.
Hard Copy entries must be submitted on 8.5 x 11 papers and organized in in a folder, binder or similar format.
A description of your organizations history, leadership, size, and products or services. (No longer than 2 pages)
5 – 10 digital or camera ready photos that represent the organizations:
o Staff
o Organizations Logo (.eps preferred)
o Building, Office and Services and Products
o Headshots of executives
o Events and or community services
Describe how your organization meets one of the following standards in its operations with customers, suppliers
and or staff. Please limit the response to no more than 1 page total.
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Build Trust
Advertise Honestly
Tell the Truth
Be Transparent
Honor Promises
Be Responsive
Safeguard Privacy
Embody Integrity
Up to three additional pieces of collateral that demonstrate the organizations commitment to trust is welcome, such as
mission statement, policies, business documents, news articles, advertisements, testimonials, or other items to
support the entry.
Judging:
A panel representing past BBB Torch Award recipients will review, judge and score the 2015 BBB Torch Award entries
based on eligibility and entry criteria. Hawaii’s BBB facilitates the judging process. The judge’s decisions are final.
Deadlines:
The 2015 BBB Torch Awards entry deadline is 5 p.m. on April 6, 2015.
This BBB Torch Awards entry is submitted by:
Name: __________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Telephone
E-mail
Website
Owner, principal, or CEO name: ____________________________________________
Nature of the business: ___________________________________________________
Number of years in operation: __________
Number of employees: _____________
Entries accepted by e-mail and postal mail sent to:
torchawards@hawaii.bbb.org
Hawaii’s BBB
1132 Bishop Street #615
Honolulu, Hi 96813
In compliance with the BBB Privacy Policy, Hawaii’s BBB will use the personal information you provide only for the
purposes for which you have given permission.
Print name of authorizing official: ___________________________________________________
Signature of authorizing official: ____________________________________________________
Date: ___________________
I attest that the information contained in this entry is accurate to the best of my knowledge, that this business is in
good standing with Hawaii’s BBB and that this business has not been involved in major lawsuits or government actions
in the past three years, unless disclosed as part of the entry.