SilkRoad technology, inc., the leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today it was named a finalist in the "Best Customer Service Organization" category in The 2008 American Business Awards for the second year in a row.

The American Business Awards (www.stevieawards.com/aba) are the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great performances in business.

American Business Award winners will be announced during the annual gala on Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  More than 600 executives from across the U.S.A. are expected to attend.  The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network and hosted by Liz Claman of FOX Business Network.

More than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories.  SilkRoad technology will be competing in the best customer service category for organizations.  

"We are extremely excited to be recognized for our outstanding customer service for a second year in a row and would like to congratulate all of the finalists on this important achievement," said Brian Platz, COO for SilkRoad technology.  He added, "SilkRoad has become known in the industry for its unparalleled customer service and being recognized for it by The American Business Awards is the highest of honors." 

Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie Award winners from among Finalists in final judging during the week of May 19. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April through early May.

"ABA entries grew more than 30% this year, so being named a Finalist is more of an accomplishment than ever before," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards.  "It means that independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is worthy of national recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition."

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba

About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

Global Sponsor of the 2008 Stevie Awards is Dow Jones. Supporting sponsors of The 2008 American Business Awards include FIS Softpro, High Performance Technologies Inc., John Hancock, RCN Corporation, Richardson and Ultimate Software.  Media sponsors include the Business TalkRadio Network, CRM Advocate and Human Resource Executive.