From over 500 entries, the NMA panel of judges, which included senior executives from MSN, NatWest and Sky Digital Media, short listed 64 sites across all categories, with Kitchen Science amongst the 3 competing for the Best Retail site. On winning the award, the judging panel commented that the Kitchen Science site was "well thought through" and agreed that "a strong brand had been created whilst driving excellent sales during a short time period."
The award also recognised the importance Kitchen Science has placed on the human experience of buying online, ensuring all its customer service centre agents have been trained by the
manufacturer and are product and service experts. Coupled with the fantastic functionality the site offers it has proven a winning combination.
Managing Director Ryan Thomas, who picked up the prize on behalf of the organisation, said, "I'm absolutely thrilled with this award, especially considering the high standard of the
competition. We have worked incredibly hard to get where we are, and Summit Media, who host our website and support us both technically and with our marketing activity have been brilliant
in providing us with a versatile platform on which to work and grow. Their work has been pivotal to the success of this site and we would like to recognise the large part they have
played."
He continued "The online fridge freezer and