Thank Local Businesses for Committing to Marketplace Trust

BBB Is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2010 Business of the Year Torch Awards

Anchorage, Alaska – Sept. 22, 2009 – Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington is accepting nominations for the 2010 Business of the Year Torch Awards through Dec. 1.

Your BBB proudly recognizes marketplace role models and companies of high integrity. Businesses in Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington will be awarded in the following categories:

- Large Business of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Innovative Business Practices
- Customer Service
- Community Involvement

"This is a great way to thank businesses in your community for their ongoing commitment to marketplace excellence," said Robert W.G. Andrew, CEO of BBB serving Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington.

Nomination Deadline is Dec. 1, 2009.

Visit www.akorww.bbb.org/boyawards to nominate any deserving for-profit business. Once businesses are nominated, they will be asked to submit information to BBB, which will be reviewed by a panel of third-party judges from various organizations.

Congratulations to Alaska's 2009 Business of the Year Torch Award winners:

Large Business of the Year: Senior Care of Alaska, Inc.
Small Business of the Year: Alaska ATM Service
Innovative Business Practices: Mikunda, Cottrell & Co., Inc.
Customer Service: Debra L. Miller, DMD
Community Involvement: The Alaska Club