30/04/2009

Accolade For Top NI Post Offices

Three Northern Ireland post offices have been declared as being among the 'Best Post Office' branches after clinching the titles in the regional heats.

The three branches in Antrim, Finaghy and Rasharkin will now go forward to the national final of the People's Post Office Awards, being held on 21 May, where they will be in the running for the title of the 'UK's Best Post Office branch'.

Antrim branch claimed the title as the 'Best Crown' branch, Finaghy the 'Best Town/City' branch and Rasharkin the 'Best Community outlet in the awards which were voted for by customers.

For Finaghy branch it was a triple victory as they also won in the categories of 'Heart of the Community' award and 'Most Innovation Post Office' award.

The People's Post Office Awards - which are supported by National Savings & Investments (NS&I) - aim to recognise the hard work and community spirit of people working in Post Office branches across the UK.

They demonstrate unique ways of providing services and who make a real contribution to the local community.

Mark Gibson, Head of Area for Post Office Ltd in Northern Ireland said: "Being crowned the 'Best Post Office' in Northern Ireland is a worthy accolade for Antrim, Finaghy and Rasharkin Post Office branches, particularly as it reflects recognition of the teams' hard work and dedication by the customers they serve every day.

"We congratulate the teams on their success and wish them the best of luck in the national finals in May."

(BMcC/JM)

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