Souvia® Tea Wins 2007 Sterling Award

Souvia Tea "gives customers an experience and is giving java a run for its money" touted the introduction video at the 22nd Annual Sterling Awards luncheon in Scottsdale. "We are thrilled to receive this recognition as such a small company, it means our philosophy of service and tea culture is getting notice," says Kerstin Wingert, President and Founder of Souvia® Tea. The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce awarded Souvia® Tea a coveted Sterling Award "Recognizing Excellence, Innovation and Community Involvement."

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 13, 2007 -- Souvia Tea "gives customers an experience and is giving java a run for its money" touted the introduction video at the 22nd Annual Sterling Awards luncheon in Scottsdale.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition as such a small company, it means our philosophy of service and tea culture is getting notice," says Kerstin Wingert, President and Founder of Souvia® Tea.

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce awarded Souvia® Tea a coveted Sterling Award "Recognizing Excellence, Innovation and Community Involvement." Winners of the Sterling award are recognized not only for their Innovative businesses but also for what they give back to the community.    

Souvia® is recognized for its unique and focused approach on loose tea, its soothing atmosphere, and fabulous customer service. "It is hard to believe that only 3 years ago Souvia was just an idea" continues Wingert. Souvia® supports groups ranging from Arizona State University's Kerr Cultural Center to Phoenix's Zoofari. Previous winners include, China Mist Tea Company, Motorola, and the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

About Souvia®
Souvia® Tea has offers over 120 premium loose leaf teas and herbals that can be prepared at home or enjoyed right in its stores. Souvia® Tea is the source for information on tea through its passionate, knowledgeable staff and regular classes and tastings. Souvia® Tea has been featured on "Good Morning Arizona", "Sonoran Living", KPNX's upFront programs, as well as in Gourmet News, Phoenix Home and Garden and the Arizona Republic. With a contemporary European design that reflects the natural basis of the product offered, Souvia® Tea strives to create an environment that appeals to tea drinkers of all levels. For more information please visit www.souvia.com or stop by one of the two locations in Phoenix at 15414 N. 7th street and Scottsdale at 4320 N. Miller #107.

About the Sterling Awards
As the Chamber's marquis event, the Sterling Awards program embodies the spirit of our organization by celebrating the people and companies that make our community a great place to live, work and play. Over the years we have honored our city's best corporate neighbors and brightest rising stars.

The prestigious Sterling Award is one of the most coveted business awards in the Valley, with a rigorous application, judging and selection process. Four teams of 6 judges each conduct an initial review of all applications and narrow the field to three finalists in each category. Once the finalists are identified, the judging teams visit those companies to conduct a personal interview and get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations. Once that step is complete, each judge independently casts a set of points for the finalists based on their embodiment of the award criteria. The points are tallied and the results remain secret until the day of the event.

Celebrating our 22nd year, the Sterling Awards program began as the Small Business Awards and has evolved as our business community has grown.

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