Bangor-based SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent Internet payment service provider, has been shortlisted in the Business of the Year category for the 2009 Gwynedd Business Awards.

Organised by Gwynedd Council and supported by the Gwynedd Business Network and other sponsors, the aim of the Gwynedd Business Awards is to recognise, celebrate and promote the achievements of businesses and entrepreneurs within the region.

A spokesperson for the Gwynedd Business Awards commented: “The response we received to the call for entries was high, wide-ranging and from every corner of the county. The judges commented that the competition was very strong with high-quality entries from businesses ranging from traditional companies to the very innovative.”

Jon Prideaux, Deputy CEO at SecureTrading said: “Being shortlisted for the Business of the Year Award is recognition of the company’s considerable achievements over the past 12 months. SecureTrading has experienced significant growth during this period and undertaken a range of innovative initiatives to ensure we are well-positioned for future success.”

The winners of the Gwynedd Business Awards will be announced at a gala dinner at the Royal Celtic Hotel, Caernarfon on Thursday 21st May.