thebestof, a national franchise network of local marketing websites, has announced that it has been voted the top Innovative Business of the Year at the Fast Growth Business Awards 2008. According to the information provided, thebestof faced stiff competition beating off new innovative stars, 'Broadbean Technology' and 'Challs International', to make first place.
The Awards, which were presented in London on 12th March, are designed to bring together the UK's most dynamic and innovative businesses. The panel of judges, which was made up from a selection of entrepreneurs, investors and experts, were looking specifically for companies who have been truly innovative and where innovations have transformed their product or service offering.
Nigel Botterill, Chief Executive of thebestof, commented on the award, saying: "It was fantastic to be short-listed for this highly competitive category and tremendous to have won it! Our franchising model and thebestof brand in particular has evolved tremendously over the last year. We are not just an online community website, we are much, much more than that."
He continued, "Through innovative schemes, such as introducing review pages to our site, launching thebestof monthly awards and thebestof network groups, we have revolutionised word of mouth and online marketing, and it's great to be applauded for this, especially from a selection of such highly regarded entrepreneurs and businessmen as those that sat on the FGBA panel."