GBQ is proud to announce it has been awarded the 2023 Better Business Bureau® (BBB) International Torch Award for Ethics by the International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB).
Presented annually since 1996, the International Torch Awards for Ethics℠ honor companies that demonstrate best practices, leadership, social responsibility, and high standards of organizational ethics that benefit everyone across the community. The award embodies the BBB mission of advancing trust in the marketplace.
The IABBB, the network hub for BBBs in the US, Canada, and Mexico, selected winners according to company size and nonprofit categories. GBQ won in the 100-499 employees category and was one of only four companies recognized from over 100 finalists at the inaugural Trust Summit on November 16th. Notably, GBQ is the only two-time winner of the Torch Award for Ethics from the BBB of Central Ohio, earning the honor in both 2014 and 2022 for its commitment to the communities it serves.
“The International Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the most important programs we do each year,” said Kip Morse, IABBB President and CEO. “BBB sets standards to make trust a fundamental component of the American marketplace, but these businesses are out there every day making it happen. By awarding them the 2023 International Torch Award for Ethics, we are demonstrating to the business community that adhering to Better Business Bureau ethical standards is the hallmark of successful, competitive companies.”
According to the IABBB, winners and finalists were selected for their leadership’s dedication to ethical business practices, organizational culture, internal practices to build better customer relationships and commitment to the community. “We are honored to contribute to the business community in a way that exemplifies integrity through the highest standard of ethics,” shared GBQ Managing Director Darci Congrove. “Undoubtedly, this honor is a direct reflection of our team’s commitment to upholding best business practices and exceptional standards while advancing our purpose of empowering growth of our people, our communities, and our clients’ businesses. We are proud of the reputation we have established through maintaining an internal culture that aligns with our core values.”
About GBQ
For 70 years and counting, our purpose is clear: we empower growth; growth of our people, our communities and our clients’ businesses. A Top 100 tax, accounting and consulting firm, we’re driven by the outcomes that we know can change the lives of those we work with and for. We’ve learned that this is what matters most to our stakeholders. It is this purpose that drives and inspires us every day. It’s why we exist.
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