The Better Business Bureau announced the Marketplace Ethics Award winners for 2011. This Award is presented to companies and non-profits who demonstrate exceptional relationship standards. The winners included DreamBuilt, Inc., Bo-Ty Florist, Inc., Flow Companies, Inc. and Twin City Stage. Amanzi Marble & Granite, as well as Out-of-Our-Minds Animation Studio, Mousavi General Contractors, Inc., National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, received Honorable Mentions for this award.

Retired Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation shared the importance of purpose and self-esteem in both the workplace and at home.

The BBB Student of Integrity Award is an annual scholarship program honoring Northwestern North Carolinan high school seniors. 12 students were presented with this award at the luncheon held at Embassy Suites in downtown Winston-Salem in late March.