"The biggest reward we've gained is hearing that our customers appreciate what we do for them, we couldn't do it without their support," says Grant Best, owner operator of Stadium Restaurant and Bar, winners of a Commended award at the TSB Top Shop 2015 awards.
Grant and Lorraine Best entered their restaurant in the hospitality section of the Top Shop competition for the first time this year and already have to plans to return.
"The awards process was great exposure for us and it was really humbling to see the community getting behind us and voting," says Grant.
The top shop awards celebrate outstanding customer service and Lorraine says that is very important to the team at Stadium Restaurant and Bar. "In a small town it is very important to provide good service, we have a fantastic group of regular customers and it's important they get the best service."
Lorraine adds that the award is recognition to the whole team, "we have a wonderful team of staff, Grant and I really couldn't do this without them".