A BRIDGWATER business has been named as a finalist in a prestigious property awards ceremony.

Pollard has reached the final in the Contractor of the Year category at the ‘Insider’ South-West Property Awards 2014.

The prestigious annual awards, now in their seventh year, saw over 300 of the region’s top property professionals and investors celebrating the achievements of the industry.

Reflecting on the award, Bill Badham, Pollard managing director, said: “The recognition afforded to us this evening reflects the success of the business plan we put in place at the depth of the recession.

“We firmly believed there was a distinct gap in the market for a truly regional contractor who understood their market through employing local staff and a local supply chain.

“Our investment in this policy has been demonstrated by both our growthin turnover over the past 18 months and our increased geographical coverage.

“More importantly, this award is testament to the commitment of our staff, whose dedication and expertise in delivering outstanding results have been clearly demonstrated this evening.”