Catering for clientele secured award win for NI’s CTN of the Year

Catering for clientele secured award win for NI’s CTN of the Year
Lauren Moore, Bill Mercer, Judy Mercer, Andrea Keers from Sponsor JTI and Stuart Bleakley.

The owners of a Belfast store, which took home the award for CTN of the Year have spoken of their pride in winning.

Hamilton News received the top accolade at the 2022 Neighbourhood Retailer Awards after judges praised the “busy store” and its staff.

Following the awards ceremony, owner Judy Mercer said everyone was thrilled.

“Staff and customers were over the moon. We are like an extended family here, having served our customers for over 35 years, so really we are very proud to have won this year,” said Judy.

Judges commended Hamilton News on catering “well for the clientele” and said they provided a “fast and efficient service, coupled with a great range to choose from”.

Independently judged by Spotcheck, the awards are judged to exacting standards over a three-month period.

Now in their 26th year, the Neighbourhood Retailer Awards reward excellence, recognise achievement, raise industry standards and reward entrepreneurial spirit.

“We were delighted to receive this award and really enjoyed the gala night,” added Judy.