MINTURN, Colo., May 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning LLC, is a winner of the 16th annual Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming Torch Awards for Ethics. SteamMaster is a 24 Hour Water and Fire Damage Emergency Service restoration company serving in the central Colorado Rockies since 1978. SteamMaster also provides mold remediation and specialty cleaning services. BBB Torch Awards, a program of the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust's Center for Character Ethics, recognizes businesses that demonstrate exemplary business ethics as evaluated by the six TRUST! principles of Ethical Enterprising. "It is a tremendous honor to be the first company recognized in the mountain region over the last 16 years to win this coveted BBB Torch Award for Ethics, says Gary Gilman, President and Owner of SteamMaster. "The credit goes to our team members for consistently conducting business within the principles outlined for this award," added Gary. "On behalf of our team, we thank BBB for this recognition and look forward to supporting them with 'In Pursuit of Ethics' interactive program for high school students in our local area," said Raj Manickam, CEO of SteamMaster. "We also congratulate the students of University of Northern Colorado for their winning paper submitted on SteamMaster," said Raj. Peers, colleagues and customers nominate businesses for the award and business students at the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming prepare entries. An independent panel of judges selects the winners. About SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning, LLC SteamMaster is the leading restoration and specialty cleaning company serving in Vail, Breckenridge, Aspen and surrounding mountain communities for over 36 years. SteamMaster's commitment and striving for excellence is achieved through training, cutting-edge equipment and consistency in getting customer feedback. SteamMaster strive to give back to the community with numerous fund-raising and non-profit activities year-round, including its annual charity golf tournament. SteamMaster is also on Twitter and Facebook. About Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust provides ethics-based assessment, training and recognition programs for businesses, consumers, nonprofits and students in Northern Colorado and Wyoming through three centers of excellence: BBB Center for Character Ethics, BBB Center for Fraud Prevention and BBB Center for Nonprofit Excellence. In 2013, the BBB Institute reached more than 5,011 people via outreach and education programs. Media Contact: Raj Manickam, SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning, LLC, 970-827-5555, raj@steammaster.com News distributed by PR Newswire iReach: https://ireach.prnewswire.com SOURCE SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning RELATED LINKS http://www.steammaster.com | http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/steammaster-named-a-winner-for-2014-bbb-torch-awards-for-ethics-257962391.html | www.facebook.com/steammaster ...read more

February 2, 2013, Beaver Creek, Colorado.  SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning won the 'Spirit of the Valley Award' at the Vail Valley Partnership's 10th Annual Success Award held at The Vilar Performing Arts Center.  The Spirit of the Valley Award (formally Corporate Citizenship Award): recognizes an organization or individual's contribution to the most public good through programs, funding, employee participation and management commitment. The Spirit of the Valley award nominee qualifies by honoring values, strategies and operational practices while demonstrating ethical leadership and corporate stewardship, making a difference in the community.  "Balance is the first word in our company values. We encourage all our employees to be involved and engaged in the community through non-profit and volunteer work of their choice. We are honored to be recognized with this award. " said Gary Gilman, President and owner of SteamMaster.  "Steammaster Restoration&Cleaning is well deserving of our annual 'Spirit of the Valley' award due to their great sense of community." said Chris Romer, President and CEO of the Vail Valley Partnership.  "Their staff - from the top throughout the organization - are engaged in the community and they continue to grow their charity golf event in order to help raise money for numerous non-profits throughout our community. Leadership from organizations such as SteamMaster help make the Vail Valley a special place to do business and a special place to live." added Mr. Romer.  "SteamMaster and its employees is active in community involvement by choice and commitment," says Raj Manickam, CEO.  "Our Annual Charity Golf, year-round food drive, participation in non-profit community programs and education on emergency preparedness allows us to give back in some small way," manickam added.  SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning, LLC is a 24 Hour Water and Fire Damage Emergency Response company serving the mountain communities in nine counties for 35 years with its corporate headquarters in Minturn Colorado. SteamMaster also provides specialty cleaning services for carpets, oriental rugs, upholstery, restoration and cleaning of natural and manufactured stone surfaces.  ...read more

The food banks in Eagle County is running low. SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning is conducting a food drive at grocery stores in Vail, Eagle, Avon and Edwards. SteamMaster will be in City Market in Vail, Eagle and Avon. The food drive will also be conducted at Village Market Edwards and Safeway in Vail Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm ...read more