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Best of Fayetteville Awards Party: Mark Your
Calendars!
by BILL BOWMAN
BILL BOWMAN, Publisher, UP & COM-
ING WEEKLY. COMMENTS? Editor@upand-
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Good things last and Up & Coming Weekly's Best of
Fayetteville readership survey is celebrating its 18th
year paying tribute to Fayetteville's Best of the Best.
It is a prestigious
award bestowed once
a year to the best
people, businesses
and organizations
that have contributed
overwhelmingly to
defining excellence in
service, workmanship
and contributions
to the quality of life
of the Fayetteville
and Cumberland
County community.
It's an honor that is
marketed, advertised
and promoted all
year long.
The September 16
Best of Fayetteville
edition of Up &
Coming Weekly will
serve throughout the year as a priceless newcomer's
guide, service directory and recreation and cultural
event resource. Every page is touting with confidence
the Best of the Best of what the Fayetteville community
has to offer.
The rules, format and guidelines of this sanctioned,
time-tested survey are stringent to secure and
maintain the integrity of the program. These rules
are time tested, monitored and audited to provide
residents, local businesses and organizations
the recognition and tribute they deserve for
their dedication and perseverance in their quest
for excellence.
Every category winner has achieved the highest level
of excellence in what they do; and for 18 years we
have willingly told their stories, acknowledged their
accomplishments and even revealed their secrets. All,
without a single regret.
No ballot stuffing here, no popularity contest or
dubious chances to sway the end result. Each winner
is distinguished in
its own unique way.
There is no faking it
when the community
selects you as the
Best of the Best.
This means that
you are preforming
at the highest level
of excellence as
recognized by your
peers. After all, in a
competitive world
and tight economy,
only the best survive
and they deserve
your business.
In building a better
community, leaders
know that success
must be built on a
sound foundation.
In this case, the foundation is the community's best
people, businesses and organizations, all striving for
extreme excellence. Remember, the Best of Fayetteville
is a year-round celebration!
Speaking of celebrations, Up & Coming Weekly is also
celebrating our 20th anniversary. Can you imagine
the award party we will have this year? So mark your
calendars for September 15th from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the
newly renovated Kagney's on Bragg Blvd. It's a party!
In the meantime, thank you for reading
Up & Coming Weekly.
