GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SurePayroll, Inc., a leader in providing easy online payroll to more than 35,000 small businesses nationwide, was named a finalist today in five categories in the internationally recognized Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award winner in the program.
The awards are presented by the Stevie® Awards, which organizes several of the world's leading business awards shows, including the prestigious International Business Awards.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word "crowned," the final results will be announced during a gala banquet on Monday, February 27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Finalists from the U.S.A. and several other nations are expected to attend.
More than 1,000 entries from organizations of all sizes in virtually every industry were submitted to this year's competition. Finalists were determined by an average score of 93 professionals worldwide, acting as preliminary judges.
SurePayroll was named a finalist in every category entered by the company this year, including two finalists in one category. The company was named a finalist and will be a winner at some level in the following:
- Finalist - National Sales Team of the Year
- Finalist - Dave Mlotek, Sales Representative of the Year
- Finalist - Leo Tarasov, Sales Representative of the Year
- Finalist - Front-Line Customer Service Team
- Finalist - Contact Center of the Year (Up to 100 Seats)
- Finalist - Jamal Ayyad, Customer Service Manager of the Year
"We are thrilled to be recognized because both our sales and customer service teams work tirelessly to help our customers," said SurePayroll President and CEO Michael Alter. "And I think their commitment is inspired by the knowledge that SurePayroll is about more than just easy online payroll – it's about supporting small businesses, which comprise the very backbone of our economy."
More than 100 members of seven specialized judging committees will determine the Stevie Award placements from among the finalists during final judging, to take place January 30 - February 10.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
Sponsors and supporters of the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service include American Support, Coloredge Los Angeles * New York, Competence Call Center, SDL and ValueSelling Associates.
About SurePayroll
SurePayroll, The Online Alternative®, is dedicated to providing a convenient and easy-to-use small business payroll service that keeps business owners in control. Over 30,000 customers rely on SurePayroll to process payroll on demand in as few as two minutes. In addition, SurePayroll offers efficient online solutions for managing 401(k) plans, health insurance, workers' compensation, employee screening and more. For accountants and banking partners, SurePayroll provides private-label and co-branded services that enable them to offer online payroll processing to their small business clients. The company has received numerous prestigious awards for its innovative technology, and outstanding customer service and sales teams, including recognition from PC Magazine, Accounting Today, the American Business Awards and many others. SurePayroll is a wholly owned subsidiary of Paychex. For more information, please visit www.SurePayroll.com.
About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq:PAYX) is a leading provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. The company offers comprehensive payroll services, including payroll processing, payroll tax administration, and employee pay services, including direct deposit, check signing, and Readychex®. Human resource services include 401(k) plan recordkeeping, section 125 plans, a professional employer organization, time and attendance solutions, and other administrative services for business. A variety of business insurance products, including group health and workers' compensation, are made available through Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. Paychex was founded in 1971. With headquarters in Rochester, New York, the company has more than 100 offices serving approximately 564,000 payroll clients nationwide as of May 31, 2011. For more information about Paychex and our products, visit www.paychex.com.