National Pawn Named Finalist for 2011 BBB Torch Award
Online, December 25, 2011 (Newswire.com) - National Pawn was named as one of two finalists for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) 2011 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The Torch Awards showcase ethical companies in Eastern North Carolina that build trust, advertise honestly, tell the truth, remain transparent, and honor promises. The winner will be announced at the BBB Annual Meeting on January 18, 2012
"It is truly an honor to be named a finalist for this prestigious award," said Bob Moulton, owner of National Pawn. "We stress honesty and ethical practices in every encounter with our customers. To be recognized for these efforts is truly gratifying"
Applications for the award require companies to explain how the management practices, community involvement, advertising and marketing efforts and industry reputation of the company help demonstrate the company's commitment to high integrity and ethical practices. National Pawn is an A+ Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and is known for its charitable efforts on behalf of the Duke Children's Hospital, Triangle area public school music programs, youth league sports teams and the Boy Scouts. In addition, Bob Moulton was named 2011 National Pawnbroker of the Year for his efforts to change public perception of the modern pawn industry.
In addition, recent formal recognitions have been received from the Orange County (NC) and Durham County Public School Boards honoring Mr. Moulton's service to the students and the community. In 2011 Mr. Moulton founded Band C.A.M.P. (Communities Assisting Musicians Program) to provide musical instruments to Triangle area middle-school band programs. In August, Band C.A.M.P. provided more than 600 musical instruments and $6,000 to area schools.
"I am a proud former 'Band Geek' who knows first-hand what it is like to want to learn how to play, but not have an instrument. I want to help as many students as I can to realize their dreams of becoming musicians," said Moulton. "My first instrument was purchased at a yard sale. It was barely adequate to say the least. A year later I was able to purchase a better one at a pawn store here in Durham."