NATICK, MASS. – The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2005 Local Torch Award for Excellence.

The Local Torch Award for Excellence recognizes outstanding ethical businesses that demonstrate high standards of behavior toward customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and communities. The winners also adhere to truthful advertising and sales practices and have earned a reputation for noteworthy contributions to their industries and the communities in which they do business.

Entries should be submitted to: Attention: Judges, Torch Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau, 235 West Central St., Suite 1, Natick, Mass. 01760-3767.