Salisbury Model Centre, in Fisherton Street, is up for the Model Shop of the Year Award in an initiative launched by Hornby Hobbies – the firm behind brands such as Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Corgi.
This is the first time Hornby Hobbies has put on these awards and it aims to recognise and celebrate independent model shops at the heart of the hobbyist community across the country.
Salisbury Model Shop (Image: Salisbury Model Centre) Salisbury Model Centre is one of five finalists for the award, selected based on customer nominations and evaluated by a panel from Hornby Hobbies.
Salisbury Model Centre owner Clive “Oz” Osbaldeston said: “To be named in the top five model shops in the country is pretty cool.
“To win the award would be great, and it would mean some very welcome exposure to the shop. Hopefully, it will bring in more customers locally and further afield.”
The voting closes on Wednesday, February 12, and the overall winner of the award will be announced and will receive an exclusive prize package.
They will receive £2,500 in Hornby Hobbies products to enhance their shop’s offerings, a trophy to mark their achievement, and a professional photoshoot and press release to further promote their win.
Some of the stock (Image: Salisbury Model Centre) Two runners-up will receive a £500 credit to spend on Hornby Hobbies products along with a photoshoot and press release to help boost their business.
Shaun Dubberley, group sales director at Hornby Hobbies, said: “At Hornby Hobbies, we recognise how important these retailers are, not only to our industry but to communities around the UK.
“Our Model Shop of the Year awards are about celebrating their contributions and helping them grow even stronger.”
You can vote for Salisbury Model Centre to win the award HERE.