The deadline is looming for businesses in the Trowbridge and district area to be recognised, rewarded and celebrated for giving magnificent care to customers in the 2013 Service Excellence Awards.

The awards programme was developed by David Baker, chairman of the Trowbridge Town Team, past president of the Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and an avid supporter of the local business community and the provision of service excellence.

Organised by the Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce it is the fifth time the competition has been staged and the deadline for nominations is Friday, December 13.

The programme aims to build on the customer service successes of the many dynamic and innovative businesses within the town, from large nationals and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to entrepreneurs and sole traders, in any sector.

With the introduction of new categories this year, there are now four awards to be won:

  • Retailer of the Year (Service Excellence), sponsored by Pearson May Chartered Accountants
  • Service Provider of the Year (Service Excellence), sponsored by Office Evolution Limited
  • Retail Employee of the Year (Service Excellence)
  • Service Employee of the Year (Service Excellence)

Judges and sponsors joined member of the business community at a champagne reception at White Horse employment last week, and heard that nominations have been going well in all categories.

Any organisation in the Trowbridge and district area can enter the awards, whether it is a retailer or a service provider.

It is free to enter and this year there will be a £1,000 online and print advertising package from the Wiltshire Times for the each of the winners of the business categories, plus a £500 cash prize for employees taking the top spots.

Entry for these awards are by nomination only, so businesses need to ask their customers, clients, suppliers and contacts to recommend them.

People can nominate online at the dedicated awards website: www.service-excellence-awards.co.uk The website also gives details of all of the terms and conditions on the entry and judging process.

The awards has the full support of Trowbridge Area Board, Trowbridge Town Council, Trowbridge Town Team, the Trowbridge County Town Initiative and the Wiltshire Times, as well as sponsors, the Trowbridge Chamber and its members.

The finalists will be announced in January and the winners of the 2013 Service Excellence Awards will be named at a celebration on March 6.