Heartland Payment Systems Named Best Sales Organization in America by American Business Awards
Company Release - 06/23/2008 08:00
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The American Business Awards, also know as the Stevie Awards, recently honored Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE:HPY) with the 2008 Award for "Best Sales Organization in America." Heartland, a leading provider of credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll, check management and payments services, was selected from over 2,600 entries from business of all sizes and industries.
The Stevie Awards is the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great performances in business.
"This award is an honor because it not only recognizes Heartland, but also a part of the company that is a particular point of pride for us - our sales organization," Bob Carr, the company's chairman and chief executive officer, said. "For Heartland, our success is directly attributable to a strategic sales effort that not only values growth, but also relationships with our customers throughout the country. This is a credit to the members of our dedicated sales force who have committed themselves to the success of Heartland Payment Systems. They are the driving force behind our continued growth."
The award adds to the accolades Heartland's sales organization has recently received. In December 2007, Heartland was recognized by Selling Power magazine as the "Financial Services Sales Organization of the Year," and Executive Director of Sales and Service Irina Haydon was named "Sales Director of the Year."
"This award - as those of the past - is a direct reflection of the tremendous synergy between all of Heartland's departments," said Sanford Brown, chief sales officer at Heartland. "It is an advantage that has made it possible for us to lead the country in direct sales. We are very proud of the entire organization, whose collective efforts make the success of our sales organization possible."
Details about the American Business Awards and the list of finalists and winners in all categories are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba.
About the American Business 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 companies 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.
About Heartland Payment Systems
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., a NYSE company trading under the symbol HPY, delivers credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll, check management and payments solutions to more than 250,000 businesses nationwide.
Heartland is the founding supporter of The Merchant Bill of Rights, a public advocacy initiative that educates merchants about fair credit and debit card processing practices. For more information, visit www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com and www.MerchantBillOfRights.com .
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Source: Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.
Contact: Heartland Payment Systems Nancy Gross, 888-798-3131 ext. 2202 Nancy.Gross@e-hps.com or Gregory FCA Communications Paul Johnson, 610-228-2113 Paul@GregoryFCA.com