Zeb’s General Store was recognized by the Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire as the 2006 Retailer of the Year at the association’s 40th Legislative Reception in Concord, NH on Wednesday, February 15th. The Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire selects an outstanding retailer each year for this award based on the overall success of the business model, the level of customer service provided by the retailer, and the company’s contribution to its community and the retail industry. Zeb’s was nominated for this award by Janice Crawford, Executive Director of the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce. Letters of support were provided by the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Development Council and Monarch Events.

Zeb’s was honored at a presentation on March 25th as the Pride of New England for the 2006 Boston Gift Show. This award is especially rewarding for Zeb’s as the store was nominated by several of its suppliers. The Pride of New England Awards honors outstanding retailers for excellence in customer service, creative merchandising and community involvement. Boston Gift Show exhibitors nominate retailers from throughout the New England area with six winners selected from each of the New England states.

Zeb’s General Store received the award as the 2006 Retailer of the Year by Business NH Magazine at a reception on May 25, 2006 at the Radisson Hotel in Concord, NH. Over 500 business and legislative leaders from all over the sate attended the ceremony. Contestants are nominated by their respective Chambers of Commerce and the selection is made by the winners of prior year awards. The criteria was similar to that of the Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire award and Pride of New England honor, with a strong emphasis on community involvement.