A Sooke company has nailed a prestigious award for customer service excellence just two years after launching a business.
Gladiator Drywall was recently named a Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for 2022 in the finishing services category.
B次元官网网址淲e were very surprised to win the award,B次元官网网址 said Gladiator Drywall co-owner Blue Vasseur. B次元官网网址淟ooking ahead, itB次元官网网址檚 definitely something that will help build our business and new relationships.B次元官网网址
B次元官网网址淓ven getting nominated for an award like that makes you feel like youB次元官网网址檙e doing things the right way,B次元官网网址 said partner and long-time friend Andy Turnbull. B次元官网网址淭hereB次元官网网址檚 a sense of accomplishment from being recognized for standing out for your work and customer service.B次元官网网址
Vasseur and Turnbull have been friends since Grade 6 and involved in the drywall business for many years.
B次元官网网址淎ndy and his dad Mike took me in when I was 15,B次元官网网址 Vasseur recalled. B次元官网网址淓ven when I worked in the oil fields for seven years, I always wound up doing drywall with Andy whenever I was in town.B次元官网网址
B次元官网网址淢y dad trained both of us in drywall, and Blue and I talked on and off about maybe one day starting our own business,B次元官网网址 Turnbull said. B次元官网网址淲e finally got it going two years ago.B次元官网网址
The company does all aspects of drywall throughout the South Island, including residential, commercial, custom finishing, renovations and new construction, including recent renovations to the Sooke Fire Hall.
B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e looking forward to growing our business in the days ahead,B次元官网网址 Turnbull noted.
B次元官网网址淕iving back to the community where we can as the business grows is important to both of us,B次元官网网址 Vasseur added.
The Better Business Bureau is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Rosiland Scott, president and CEO of BBB serving Vancouver Island, noted in a media release.
B次元官网网址淏BB would like to congratulate 15 businesses for their exemplary commitment to honest and ethical business practices and customer service excellence,B次元官网网址 Scott said, announcing the winners of this yearB次元官网网址檚 Torch awards in 13 categories.
B次元官网网址淲e are proud to honour two companies that have been accredited with us since our first year of operations, as well as 13 other local businesses that stand out in their industry for their trustworthy character, culture, customer service and community engagement. These businesses and their employees should be proud of their accomplishments.B次元官网网址
The awards were presented at a gala at the Union Club in Victoria on Nov. 4. For a look at all of the winners, visit BBB.org/VITorchAwards.
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