Connells Watford manager, Craig Cassidy has been named the company’s regional Branch Manager of the Year beating off fierce competition from 27 other offices throughout Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.

At the same awards ceremony the office was named Most Improved Branch and runner-up for Branch of the Year. Junior Black, who transferred to Watford from another Connells branch in June, was also runner-up in the Best Mortgage Support category.

“The Watford team worked extremely hard last year to really turn the branch around and due to their commitment and perseverance they are now one of the top ten out of the company’s 152 branches nationwide. Because of this they were the undisputed winner of the most improved branch award,” says Connells regional managing director, Steve Valentine.

He continues: “Craig Cassidy is a strong leader, passionate and determined. He leads by example and is always willing to go the extra mile to help customers, which is why he is very deserving of the manager of the year title.”

As well as the branch’s awards success, there have also been recent promotions for two members of the team. Craig Cassidy has been appointed to board of management partner and Jody Crumplin to senior mortgage consultant.

“I am very proud of my team and what we have achieved in 2009. Hopefully 2010 will mean more success and more awards,” says Connells board of management partner, Craig Cassidy.

“The New Year is already proving to be busy and we are currently involved in our January Sale campaign, which aims to ensure properties are sold for the best possible price in the shortest timescale.”

To find out more about Connells’ January Sale campaign or for advice on the local property market, contact the award-winning team at: 6 The Parade, Watford Tel: 01923 230403 Email: watford@connells.co.uk