Awards won:-
- Specsavers 2007
- Library 2006
Rob Tucker and M and S 2005
Marks & Spencer Stockton
Ann Kallagher Award for Excellent Service for Blind and Visually Impaired Customers 11.00am Tuesday 24th May
The team at Marks & Spencer Wellington Square store in Stockton has been rewarded for going that one step further to make a difference to people with disabilities.
Employees at the store go that extra mile to treat their visually impaired customers well, helping with shopping and making sure a taxi is called to take them home with their purchases. Marks & Spencer also provides audio versions of their magazines, so visually impaired customers are kept up to date on special offers.
BlindVoice UK is therefore presenting Marks & Spencer with the 2005 Ann Kallagher Award for the provision of a blind friendly environment and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere.
George Glass Chairman of BlindVoice UK who will present the award in memory of their founder member said, "The staff at Marks & Spencer are superb and always helpful, nothing is a bother to them, even when they are really busy. There were several nominations but Marks & Spencer received a unanimous vote from the Trustees."
Lynne Crawford, Marks & Spencer Stockton store manager said, "We are delighted to receive this prestigious award. Not only does it recognise our commitment to ensuring our visually impaired customers get the best service possible, we hope it will also encourage many more blind and visually impaired people to use our store. All they have to do is ask for any assistance they may need and we will be pleased to help them in every way we can."
Wellington Square Shopping Centre manager Rob Gildersleeve said: "This award is a huge boost for Wellington Square as our retailers strive for customer excellence. As a centre, we do everything possible under the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) and we are delighted that two stores have now won this award."
Previous winners of the award have been Asda, Boots the Chemist, Debenhams and the Sun Inn, all who won their awards for help with shopping and services.
Sun Inn 2004
The fourth year of the Ann Kallagher Award takes an unexpected
turn this year as the Award goes to the Sun Inn in Stockton.
Previous winners of the Award have been Asda, Boots the Chemist
and Debenhams who won their awards for help with shopping. This
time the Sun Inn has won the award for the provision of a blind
friendly environment and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere.
 
George Glass Chairman of BlindVoice UK who
will present the Award in memory of their founder member said, “ The
staff at the Sun Inn are superb and always helpful. Particular
tribute should be given to the Sun Inn Folk Club on a Monday night
where I am often joined by younger members of the group to enjoy
the weekly singarounds and guests.”
John Williamson whose family run the pub said, "We are delighted
that what we regard as part of our everyday job to assist our customers
has been rewarded in this way. We hope we can encourage many more
blind and visually impaired people to enjoy our facilities, all
they have to do is ask for any help they may require and we will
be pleased to meet their requirements”
Find out how your business can win an award
Anyone interested in contacting the BlindVoice UK can contact them by writing to Christine Durnion, Communication
Centre Manager, BlindVoice UK, 27 Yarm Road,
Stockton, TS18 3NJ.
Alternatively, they can telephone (01642) 803590/591 or email
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