City Beat News gives three businesses 12th straight Spectrum Award

City Beat News recognized three businesses in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida with their 12th consecutive Spectrum Award for customer and patient service. The awards highlight how the publication and the Stirling Center for Excellence evaluate service quality and why consumers use the designation as a trust signal.

Why it matters: - City Beat News is using the Spectrum Award to spotlight businesses that consistently earn strong customer and patient feedback. - The 12th consecutive award signals long-term service performance, not a one-time review win. - The recognition matters to consumers looking for a third-party marker of dependable service.

What happened: - City Beat News recently gave a 12th straight Spectrum Award to three businesses. - The honorees are Colaizzi’s Hair Styling in Pittsburgh, Ashley Lloyd, DDS in Raleigh and Sunset Veterinary Surgery in Clearwater, Florida. - The awards recognize dedication to customer and patient service. - Each business has now been recognized for 12 consecutive years.

The details: - Colaizzi’s Hair Styling is a full-service salon serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh. - The salon offers hair and nail services. - The salon emphasizes continuing education, a friendly team and a comfortable atmosphere. - More information is available on the salon’s award page. - Ashley Lloyd, DDS is a full-service dental practice serving patients of all ages. - The practice offers preventative care, Invisalign, crowns and veneers. - The office focuses on calm, caring and comprehensive treatment. - The team says patient dignity, respect and personalized planning are central to care. - More information is available on the practice’s award page. - Sunset Veterinary Surgery provides specialized veterinary care for pets in Clearwater. - Dr. George A. Malnati is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with more than four decades of experience. - Dr. Malnati specializes in orthopedic surgery. - The practice works with general veterinarians when pets need specialized care. - More information is available on the practice’s award page. - City Beat News is continuing to accept nominations for businesses and service providers that deliver top-notch service. - City Beat News grants the Spectrum Award to businesses that earn high rankings. - City Beat News and the Stirling Center for Excellence are based in Lapeer, Michigan.

Between the lines: - The award system leans on multiple inputs, including nominations, online reviews, surveys, blogs, social networks, business-rating services and other honors. - City Beat News and the Stirling Center say that approach is designed to reflect consumer voice and limit the impact of unfair negative commentary. - The Spectrum Award is positioned as a sign of future customer and patient service, not just past performance.

What's next: - City Beat News will keep taking nominations for future Spectrum Awards. - The Stirling Center says it will continue offering courses, team training, executive coaching, articles and case studies focused on excellence. - More information is available at City Beat News and The Stirling Center.