Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (17th October, 2012) - Worktop Express, a leading UK provider of kitchen worktops made from solid wood, were shortlisted as finalists in both categories entered for the Diamond Jubilee Gloucestershire Business Awards: Family Business of the Year and, for Will Rees, one of Worktop Express' directors, Young Businessperson of the Year.

On the 4th October, hundreds of businessmen and women gathered for the most prestigious event in the Gloucestershire business calendar: the Diamond Jubilee Gloucestershire Business Awards.
Direct Online Services Ltd, the parent company of Worktop Express, were delighted when director Will Rees triumphed in the Young Business Person of the Year category.

Speaking on the night, Will commented on what a great honour it was to be involved with the awards ceremony, which is "a great event and spectacle" and "tremendous for the Gloucestershire community".

A spokesperson for Worktop Express commented: "As co-founder of Direct Online Services Ltd, Will's innovation and flair - particularly in terms of e-commerce and marketing - has been crucial in steering the company to success.

"We're honoured to have been considered for both of these awards and this achievement is a credit to the entire team at Worktop Express. We hope to further improve on our performance in time to shine at next year's award ceremony."

For more information on Worktop Express and their range of kitchen worktops, visit their website at http://www.worktop-express.co.uk or telephone 0845 22 22 644.

About Worktop Express:
Worktop Express is one of the UK's leading online solid wood worktop specialists offering the largest range of wooden worktops in the UK. Worktop Express can provide their customers with a range of oak worktops, walnut worktops, iroko worktops, maple worktops, cherry worktops, zebrano worktops, plus many more. Dedicated to customer service, Worktop Express can offer a 24 hour delivery service and only use sustainable timber wherever possible.

Contact:
Will Rees, Worktop Express
Pegasus Buildings, Olympus Business Park
Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, UK
Zip: GL2 4NF
Tel: 0845 22 22 644
Email: [email protected]