Athens State University has been honored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama as the winner of the 2024 Torch Award for Ethics in the Large Business category. The Torch Awards honor local companies for their commitment to ethical, trustworthy, and transparent business practices.
There are three Torch Award for Ethics categories: Small Business, Mid-Size Business, and Large Business. The winners for each category are listed below.
Small Business: Integration, LLC
Mid-Size Business: Current Electrical and Generator Services
Large Business: Athens State University
“Athens State University is honored to receive the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, a recognition that reflects our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and excellence,” said Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, President of Athens State University. “This award celebrates not just our institution, but also the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students to uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do. We are grateful to the BBB of North Alabama for their leadership and vision for advancing marketplace trust in North Alabama.”
The 27th Annual Torch Award for Ethics award ceremony was held in November in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Torch Scholarship Program, which awards $1,000 scholarships to regional high school juniors and seniors.
