ACS

Online voting is now open for the Proctor & Gamble (P&G) sponsored ACS Community Heroes Award 2008.

All the entries to the Proctor &Gamble sponsored award were fantastic examples of how local shops play an integral part in local communities, but only three could be shortlisted.
The three finalists are:

• Nigel Dowdney, owner of two local shops in Norfolk
• Jonathan James of James Graven & Sons in Cambridgeshire
• Nita Shah of Hermitage Post Office and Stores in Berkshire

All three finalists have won places to ACS’ Summit ’08 and the winner of the Community Heroes Award will be announced at the Gala Dinner where they will be presented with a cheque for £1000.
ACS Chief Executive, James Lowman said; “Being at the heart of the community is what makes convenience store retailing special. People like last year’s winners, the Lovells, are a shining beacon for the sector. ACS is delighted to be able to recognise that and grateful to P&G for making it possible. We expect to find yet more community heroes this year.”

To vote online visit http://www.acs.org.uk/en/events/community_heroes/
Voting closes on Monday 21st April 2008.

To buy tickets for Summit click here


Contacts:
Shane Brennan Public Affairs and Communications Manager
01252 515001/ 07921 372 978
Nina Collins Communications Coordinator
01252 515001
Michael Saxton/ Grappa PR
Julie Kirby 020 7602 9222


Notes to Editors:

1. ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) is the voice of local shops, representing over 33,000 convenience stores. ACS helps local shops thrive through lobbying, support and networking opportunities.