Having won a raft of gift retail awards in 2018, Spirito continued its winning streak last week as winner of the Best Gift Shop in Glasgow regional award for the second consecutive year.
“Winning this award was a lovely and unexpected surprise,” Spirito’s owner Denise Laird told GiftsandHome.net.“The fact that we were nominated and voted for by our lovely customers makes it all the more special.”
The Glasgow regional awards are part of Scotland’s Business Awards, with all regional winners going through to a grand final in May, where the overall best in Scotland titles will be awarded.
“We were fortunate to win both the Glasgow and Grand Final awards in 2018 and did not expect to have success again so soon after,” Denise admitted.
“The businesses are nominated by customers, and the judging process includes mystery shoppers and secret visits to the finalists by the judging panel, as well as the public voting on the awards website.”
The black tie Awards event was held at the Glasgow Marriot Hotel last Sunday (February 17), which Denise attended with store manager Katie McKnight and Marion Johnstone, the shop’s longest serving team member. “It was a lovely – and very lively – occasion!” enthused Denise. “It was a fantastic night with a great crowd who were very happy to make it a memorable occasion. However, this success would not have been possible without our great team and ever supportive customers.”
Top: Spirito’s owner Denise Laird, (centre), is pictured with Marion Johnstone (left) and Katie McKnight at the Glasgow regional business awards, where the shop won the Best Gift Shop in Glasgow award for the second year running.
