From left, Stephen Griswold of Griswold Fire Protection; Eddie and Tish Davis of Auspice In Home Care & Transportation Services; and Brad Huxley of Fresno Construction. BBB photo

The Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California (BBB) has announced the winners of its 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, recognizing the recipients for their commitment to ethical business practices, trust-building and community responsibility.

The three recipients were honored during a live broadcast and later a reception at Pardini’s Red Room on Nov. 13, recognizing this year’s recipients for their continued commitment to BBB standards for trust and integrity in daily operations.

The three Torch Award for Ethics categories recognize small businesses by size: Category 1 honors companies with 1-5 employees, Category 2 highlights those with 6-15 employees, and Category 3 celebrates firms with 15 or more.

This year’s winners were Griswold Fire Protection, located in Coalinga, Fresno Construction, located in Clovis and Auspice Home Care located in Fresno.

Cosmo Health Resolution, Fowler White Tiger Martial Arts, High Desert Air Ductor, Inc., American Property Management, Quik Labs LLC (reSource Portal) and Can do Crew Plumbing, Heating & AC were also recognized as finalists.

“These businesses exemplify excellence, not just in their achievements, but in their unwavering commitment to high values and ethics,” said Nathan Gilbert, Regional Director BBB Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland CA. “This is the very essence of the Torch Awards for Ethics, where the community’s nominations highlight small businesses for their remarkable accomplishments and the Better Business Bureau celebrates their integrity and conduct within the communities they serve.”

BBB promotes ethical business practices and helps consumers make informed decisions in the marketplace. Its accreditation program supports companies with tools for growth while uniting industry leaders in a shared mission to build a trusted community.