Brady Ware Awarded BBB Legacy Award
The Better Business Bureau serving Dayton and the Miami Valley announced that Brady Ware is the recipient of the BBB's 2024 Legacy Award.
Brady Ware was presented with this honor at the BBB’s Torch Awards For Ethics Awards Dinner, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
The BBB Legacy Award pays tribute to the enduring contributions of distinguished business pioneers in the Miami Valley, including figures such as John Patterson, Wilbur and Orville Wright, Charles Kettering, Colonel Edward Deeds, and more recently, Clay Mathile. Their pioneering efforts have been instrumental in shaping the resilience and evolution of the Miami Valley over time.
As a leading accounting firm, Brady Ware is dedicated to equipping business owners with the knowledge and strategic insight necessary to propel their enterprises forward. Offering a comprehensive suite of accounting, financial, and business consulting services, Brady Ware actively engages in the recruitment and development of local talent, partnering with institutions like Wright State University, University of Dayton, and Miami University to cultivate the next generation of business leaders in Dayton. Additionally, Brady Ware collaborates with local businesses, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations to stimulate regional growth and prosperity. Guided by its core values of growth, innovation, respect, integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, Brady Ware is deeply committed to community enhancement.
The selection committee chose Brady Ware for our extensive community involvement and unwavering commitment to community betterment. Actively supporting the local arts community, humanitarian efforts, charity fundraising activities, and serving on the boards of various local businesses and community-oriented organizations, Brady Ware strives to exemplify the principles of good corporate citizenship. Through scheduled events and responsive action during times of need or crisis, Brady Ware consistently gives back to the communities it serves.
Brady Ware also plays a pivotal role in organizing conferences that benefit the Miami Valley, including the Take Five Nonprofit Conference, a biannual event aimed at assisting nonprofits in fulfilling their missions and serving their communities. Additionally, Brady Ware hosts a full-day Women’s Leadership Conference, facilitating the professional development of area businesswomen through industry expertise and networking opportunities. Moreover, Brady Ware was instrumental in the establishment of the Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative.
Reflecting on the transfer of the Torch Award, David Bowman, President of Ohlmann Group, expressed admiration for Brady Ware’s commitment to excellence, community service, and ethical business practices. Similarly, John North, President and CEO of the BBB serving Dayton and the Miami Valley, commended Brady Ware for its substantial contributions to community growth and development.