SafeHarbor Technology Corporation Named as Finalist in 2007 American Business Awards SM
Recognition Marks Six Industry Honors Year-to-Date for Web Self-Service Enabler
Seattle, WA May 17, 2007 SafeHarbor Technology Corporation today announced it was named as a finalist in the Best Overall Company and Best Chairman categories of The 2007 American Business Awards also known as the Stevie Awards.
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" (New York Post , April 27, 2005), The American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great performances in business. Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie Award winners this week from among the finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April through early May.
The judging took into account SafeHarbor's track record of industry excellence and tangible proof of providing outstanding client benefits. SafeHarbor is expert at moving customer service to the web. Its SmartSupport™ Solution provides comprehensive assistance to clients by developing a culture of customer self service through technology and business practices. SafeHarbor's managed services with industry leading reporting, helps clients achieve lower service costs with higher user satisfaction-with one SafeHarbor client saving an average of $24 Million annually.
These types of results are directly attributable to the leadership of Annette Jacobs, SafeHarbor's Chair and CEO. A 2007 Stevie Award finalist for Best Chairman, the selection recognizes Ms. Jacob's vision and ability to lead a former dot.com company to success by developing a business model that provides significant client value. Ms. Jacobs and SafeHarbor were also recognized as finalists previously in the 2006 Stevie Women in Business Awards competition for Best Overall Company of the Year for Service Businesses and Best Executive - Service Businesses.
"I congratulate all the other nominees and am very proud that SafeHarbor is a finalist," said Annette Jacobs, Chair and CEO, SafeHarbor Technology Corporation. "This is truly an honor for all the employees of SafeHarbor, our clients and for me personally to be recognized."
"Being named a Finalist in The American Business Awards is an important achievement," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. "It means that independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is worthy of national recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition."
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.
About SafeHarbor Technology Corporation
SafeHarbor Technology Corporation is expert at moving customer service to the web. SafeHarbor partners with clients to create a culture of self-service through technology and business practices.
SafeHarbor's fast, flexible and focused solution improves self service information so customers can find answers to questions via the web instead of placing a customer service call. This results in lower support costs, higher user satisfaction levels and solves the challenges faced by companies with complex product lines and diverse user groups.
Since 1998, SafeHarbor has significantly reduced customer service costs for businesses of all sizes including American Airlines, IBM, T-Mobile, Washington Mutual, the State of Washington, and SunTrust Banks.
For more information, please visit www.safeharbor.com.
About The Stevie Awards
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars," Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards. 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.


