Atlanta – On Saturday December 6, 2008 – Artistic Pools was among more than 70 companies gathered at the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel for the 2008 Consumers’ Choice Award^® gala for business excellence.  The award was presented to 140 businesses in Atlanta.  The award is based on a survey of 3,204 residents and 923 businesses in Greater Atlanta responding to a questionnaire on customer satisfaction. The survey was conducted by Survey Sampling International^®, a global leader in customer satisfaction studies. The awards were hosted by CBS meteorologist, Laura Huckabee and WJZZ radio host Greg Fitzgerald. This is the ninth year of the Consumers’ Choice Award® in Atlanta.

The Consumers’ Choice Award^®, established in 1986 to identify and promote business excellence, utilizes a unique survey that asks consumers to choose the best of their city.  Respondents are randomly selected from both the business community and the general public. Based on the criteria of value, professionalism, service and any other issue they may wish to consider, respondents are asked to select the company that most merits the Consumers’ Choice Award^® for business excellence.

This is the ninth consecutive year that Artistic Pools is being recognized for the award in the category of Custom Built Swimming Pools. Founded in 1957 by Ron C. Coker, Artistic Pools has grown to become Georgia's premiere provider of custom designed and installed in-ground luxury gunite swimming pools. Artistic custom built gunite pools and spas have won more national and International awards from the pool industry than any other company in Georgia and the Eastern United States.

In addition to business award recipients, the CCA also recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the community during the last year for their contributions to the betterment of the Greater Atlanta Community and to the improvement of the business environment.

Visit The CONSUMER'S CHOICE AWARD website at www.consumerschoiceaward.com
to learn more about this prestigious award.