ATHENS – Athens State University has been honored by the Better Business Bureau 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 Athens State President Dr. Catherine Wehlburg. “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.”