CREDO MOBILE NAMED 2008 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS(SM) FINALIST
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6th annual Stevie® Awards will be presented on June 12 in New York City
San Francisco, CA – June 9, 2008 – CREDO Mobile, the nation’s greenest phone company, has been named a finalist in the Customer Service Team category in The 2008 American Business Awards. Hailed as “the business world’s own Oscars” the American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great performances in business.
More than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories. CREDO Mobile was selected as a finalist in the Customer Service Team category, recognizing CREDO’s dedication to its customers through hard times, including the California wild fires earlier this year. CREDO Mobile is the only wireless phone company selected as a finalist.
Other recent customer service accomplishments include CREDO’s “A” grade it received in customer privacy practices from the Consumer Federation of California Education Foundation (CFCEF). Additionally, CREDO implemented a top-grade billing and processing system which enhanced the overall customer experience. CREDO Mobile also sets itself apart as a phone company offering easy access to live customer service representatives.
“We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to our customers,” said Laura Scher, CEO of CREDO Mobile. “We know that our customers are passionate about CREDO and in return, we are passionate about customer service.”
“ABA entries grew more than 30% this year, so being named a Finalist is more of an accomplishment than ever before,” said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. “It means that independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is worthy of national recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition.”
Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie Award winners from among Finalists in final judging during the week of May 19. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April through early May.
Stevie Award winners will be announced during the annual gala on Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. More than 600 executives from across the U.S. are expected to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network and hosted by Liz Claman of FOX Business Network.
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.
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about CREDO Mobile:
CREDO Mobile, brought to you by Working Assets, gives customers more than a phone – it gives them a voice by turning every call into a call for progressive social and political change. CREDO Mobile also offers service comparable to the major cell phone companies, including nationwide digital coverage, friendly customer service, and a choice of phones and plans. And, as part of America’s greenest phone company, CREDO Mobile members raise money for environmental and progressive groups while speaking out on critical environmental issues, such as protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. To learn more, visit www.credomobile.com.
about Working Assets:
Working Assets was founded in 1985 to help make the world a better place. Each time customers use its products (CREDO Mobile, CREDO Long Distance or the Working Assets Credit Card), the company generates donations for causes like peace, human rights and the environment. To date, Working Assets has raised more than $60 million for groups like Project Vote, Organic Farming Research Foundation and the ACLU. The company is also a political force, giving customers the opportunity to speak out on critical issues via its Web site (www.credoaction.com), its monthly phone bill and mobile text activism. Since 1991 Working Assets has generated over 10 million calls and letters to corporate and political decision-makers. To learn more, go to www.workingassets.com.