Tussle for Britain's 'Tradesman of the Year' 2009 Continues

Jan. 14, 2009 - PRLog -- Championing the skills of Britain’s most talented tradesmen and women, Budget Van Insurance and Checkatrade have joined forces for the ‘Tradesman of the Year 2009’ competition. The contest provides the cream of the UK’s trade workforce with the chance to scoop the coveted ‘Tradesman of the Year 2009’ title and a £2,000 cash prize. The top two runners-up will also win £250 each.

Last year’s winner, Paul O’Connor2, of Ronnoco Building Services, London was thrilled to win the prize, beating hundreds of other entrants to the title. Paul said: “The competition helps to highlight first-class quality amongst small businesses across the UK and also assists customers make wise decisions about the choice of tradesperson they allow into their homes. I’d thoroughly recommend entering the competition.

Mnveer Arkan, Budget Van Insurance says: “The competition is an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of the essential services provided by thousands of talented tradesmen and women across the UK. We want to give them the recognition they deserve, by highlighting the excellent jobs they are doing for us every day.”

To enter
It is not too late to enter, simply log on to the Budget Van Insurance website (www.budgetvaninsurance.com) and click the link to ‘Tradesman of the Year’ where you can then register your details. Alternatively, if you’re a satisfied customer who wants to sing a tradesman’s praises, you too can log on and nominate your favourite tradesman and be in with a chance of winning £250 for your nomination! There is also an additional £250 cash prize for the first two runners-up. Closing date for entries is the 30th April 2009.

For full terms and conditions please visit www.budgetvaninsurance.com  or www.tradesmanoftheyear.com. Please note no purchase necessary. The competition is open to over 18s and UK residents only.

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