21st Aug 2009 - 00:00
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Innovation, exceptional customer service and good social responsibility are the criteria that Beacon’s impressive panel of judges are looking for in the Beacon Supplier Awards.
In their second year, the awards are designed to recognise excellence among suppliers in categories that include Best Product, Most Reliable Supplier, Outstanding Customer Service, and Exceptional Staff Member. The Green Tourism award to recognise social responsibility credentials will be awarded in association with Green Business UK. The overall Beacon Award will recognise the supplier judged as having supported Beacon's business the most in the last year, including its philosophy, brand and customers. Chris Durant, Director of Beacon, said: "The awards are about highlighting those suppliers whose commitment to service standards have contributed most to customer satisfaction, and to helping make Beacon the biggest purchasing consortium for independent hospitality businesses today. In the end, it's the customer who wins, as companies will be incentivised to compete with the best for future recognition." Suppliers can nominate themselves for one or more awards. The deadline for supplier entries is 4th September, although customers are allowed to cast their votes until 30th October. Winners will be announced at the Best Western Members Conference on 8th February 2010, and will be able to use the Beacon Award Winner logo in all of their advertising and marketing materials.