Paddy Thomson award for Snap Sydney, Castlereagh St and Silverwater printing franchises

The owners of Snap printing franchises in Sydney, Castlereagh St and Silverwater have been announced as winners of the Paddy Thomson award at Snap’s annual franchise awards.

Grant Vernon, Snap CEO presented the award and said Damien and Leanne Cook were deserving winners of the accolade which recognises business excellence.

"The Paddy Thomson award recognises those franchise owners who have made an outstanding contribution to their business, their community and Snap as a whole," Grant said.

"Damien and Leanne are very deserving winners.

"They have developed an excellent working culture at both their Snap centres and their work practices lead to excellent sales performances.

"They are also committed to doing more for the communities in which their centres operate which reflects the Snap ethos."

Damien Cook, said he was surprised and delighted at the recognition of their printing franchises.

"There are so many talented and hardworking Snap centre owners so to win this award is an enormous honour," Damien said.

"Leanne and I are very proud of the great team behind us at both Sydney, Castlereagh St and Silverwater and we thank them for making this award possible.

"We would also like to thank our strong and diverse customer base."

Damien and Leanne Cook have owned the Silverwater printing franchise centre for seven years and their second on Castlereagh St for three years.