What is it that makes the difference between a good supplier and a really excellent one? It could be great service, attention to detail, understanding your needs, going the extra mile, or something else which makes you want to carry on placing your business with that supplier. That is why we have launched the Guild Awards of Excellence 2013, to help us find the suppliers who do that little bit more.

We are looking for suppliers and trainers in the beauty, holistic, and nails industry who have really impressed you. Whether it was a great website, fast service, or that extra help when you had a problem, we want to know. We would like you, the therapists and technicians, to nominate the companies that you feel serve you best. We will put the nominations together and compile a shortlist for you to vote on. The best in each category will then receive a Guild Award of Excellence.

The categories available for nomination are:

• Best Customer Service
• Best Web Services
• Best Skincare Supplier
• Best Nails Supplier
• Best Tanning Supplier
• Best Uniform Supplier
• Best Equipment & Furniture Supplier
• Best Hair Removal Supplier
• Best Wholesaler
• Best Training School
• Best Supplier Specific Training

You can nominate companies in as many categories as you like, and anyone can make a nomination for any company. Each person can only nominate one company per category. The last day for nomination is 25th January 2013.

Your nomination will need your details, the name of the company you are nominating and the category you are nominating them for. You can place a nomination by clicking here emailing the above details to louisa@beautyguild.com, or writing to Awards Of Excellence, Guild House, 320 Burton Road, Derby DE23 6AF.

The shortlist for voting will be published in the March/April Guild Gazette.