Deadline: 31 January 2023
BBB Serving Greater Cleveland is proud to present the Spark Award for young entrepreneurs. Northeast Ohio has a vibrant business community, all of whom comprise a network of trustworthy businesses.
BBB is proud to celebrate millenial Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs and organizations of all sizes and at all stages in their business journey.
The BBB Spark Award recognizes entrepreneurs age 35 and younger with a new business across Northeast Ohio.
These businesses must be less than three years old and demonstrate a high level of character, generate a culture that is authentic about its mission, and embed social impact into their business model to support their community.
- Character: Improving yourself
- Culture: Improving your team
- Community: Improving the communities
Prize Information
2,000 Cash Prize.
Eligibility Criteria
- The BBB Spark Award recognizes entrepreneurs in Northeast Ohio who demonstrate a high level of character, generate a culture that is authentic about its mission and embed social impact into their business model to support their community.
- They believe social entrepreneurs, startup founders and new business owners demonstrating this foundation for trust are the future of a trusted marketplace.
Selection Criteria
A company must meet the following qualifications to be eligible:
- It has been in business less than five years.
- It is located in BBB Serving Greater Cleveland’s service area: (Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties).
- It has earned a “B” rating or higher from BBB.
- If the leader is aged 35 or under.
- It has NOT been the recipient of the Spark Award in the past three years.
For more information, visit Better Business Bureau.
