SafeHarbor Technology Corporation Wins Stevie Award In 5th Annual American Business Awards
SafeHarbor Technology Corporation won a Stevie Award for Best Overall Company and was recognized during the 2007 American Business Awards last night. This award brings the total to 16, of industry honors and recognition that SafeHarbor has received for excellence in leadership and in the CRM field.
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" (New York Post, April 27, 2005), The American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great performances in business.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word "crowned," the awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies were hosted by Larry Wilmore of THE DAILY SHOW with JON STEWART, videocast live on the Internet, and broadcast nationwide on radio.
Judges reviewed SafeHarbor's track record of industry excellence and tangible proof of providing outstanding client benefits. SafeHarbor, expert at moving customer service to the web, utilizes its SmartSupport™ Solution to help clients develop a culture of customer self-service through technology and business practices. SafeHarbor's managed services with industry-leading reporting, helps clients achieve both lower service costs and higher user satisfaction. Clients of SafeHarbor experience phenomenal results with one client saving an average of $24 million annually.
Results such as this are directly attributable to SafeHarbor's leadership team and dedicated employees. SafeHarbor and Ms. Jacobs were recognized as finalists for the 2006 Stevie Awards for Women in Business competition, in the categories of Best Overall Company of the Year for Service Businesses and Best Executive -- Service Businesses. Annette Jacobs was recognized as a finalist for Best Chairman at the 2007 Stevie Award ceremonies.
More than 2,000 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration. In winning the Stevie, SafeHarbor Technology Corporation beat out a strong field of other finalists. Annette Jacobs, chair and CEO of SafeHarbor, was presented the Stevie before a packed ballroom by Lawrence Hunt, CEO of SilverJet. "I am so proud to have SafeHarbor recognized with this distinction. We congratulate the other companies that were nominated," said Annette Jacobs, chair and CEO of SafeHarbor, upon accepting the award. "This Stevie represents the work of many people, including the entire team at SafeHarbor, and we are proud to be a part of this group."
Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs selected Stevie winners from among the Finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May. Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists and Stevie Award winners are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.
About SafeHarbor Technology Corporation
SafeHarbor Technology Corporation is expert at moving customer service to the web. SafeHarbor partners with clients to create a culture of self-service through technology and business practices.
SafeHarbor's fast, flexible and focused solution improves self-service information so customers can find answers to questions via the web instead of placing a customer service call. This results in lower support costs, higher user satisfaction levels and solves the challenges faced by companies with complex product lines and diverse user groups.
Since 1998, SafeHarbor has significantly reduced customer service costs for businesses of all sizes, including American Airlines, IBM, T-Mobile, Washington Mutual, the State of Washington, and SunTrust Banks.
For more information, please visit www.safeharbor.com.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in business worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
SOURCE: SafeHarbor Technology Corporation