Eligibility Criteria

BBB’s Spark Awards conducted by BBB Integrity Foundation is open to for-profit organizations within BBB’s Middle Tennessee and Southern KY service area.  

Entity Type

  • Businesses

  • Social Enterprises

Must meet ONE of these criteria:

  • Owner/Co-Owner is 35 years old or younger

  • Entity is not more than three years old

Do I have to be accredited by BBB?

  • NO

Exclusions

  • Earned less than a “B” rating from BBB

  • Indications they have not met their financial obligations

  • They are a government agency (Government contractor CAN confirm their eligibility by contacting their local BBB)