COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Safelite^® Group, the parent company of Safelite AutoGlass^® and Safelite^® Solutions, aims to be a People Powered, Customer Driven company that empowers its employees to deliver service so great…it’s memorable. Safelite’s latest winners of an internal recognition program – the International Exceptional Customer Service Award from parent company Belron – bring the company’s vision and values to life.

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Out of 22 award winners worldwide in three categories, Safelite earned 8. The stories of the winners range from technicians who have long-term high levels of customer service to teams that found ways to do what was best for their customers despite extreme challenges. Watch the winners’ stories below:

• Kanyon Hillaire, Technician, Portland, Ore. – Sign Language Video
• Elizabeth Howard, National Recruiting Manager, Columbus, Ohio – Global Technician Project
• Kirk Reed, District Manager, Harrisburg, Penn. – Catastrophe Response
• Andrey Ryabyy, Technician, Charlotte, N.C. – Safelite Instagram Account
• Patrick Sanchez, Repair Specialist, Ontario, Calif. – Long-Term Consistency
• Shannon Slade, Assistant Vice President of the National Contact Center, Columbus, Ohio – Contact Center Leadership
• Sandy Swackhammer, Store Manager, Du Bois, Penn. – Long-Term Consistency
• Tom Wall, Technician, Churchville, Md. – Long-Term Consistency

“We aim to delight our customers daily. This award is an opportunity to thank those who go above and beyond in creating a memorable customer experience,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite AutoGlass. “Out of approximately 25,000 Belron employees worldwide, these 8 people deserve this honor proving their passion for customer service.”

About Safelite AutoGlass^®
Safelite AutoGlass^® is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services with 5,000 MobileGlassShops™ and company stores in all 50 states. Each year, roughly 4.3 million customers choose Safelite for its 24/7 national contact centers, advanced online scheduling, superior repair and replacement systems, and the industry’s only nationwide lifetime guarantee. Founded in 1947, the Columbus, Ohio-based company employs approximately 11,000 people across the United States. For more information, visit Safelite.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contact: Melina Metzger, Safelite AutoGlass^® PR Manager, 614.210.9232, melina.metzger@safelite.com