(Chittenango) Clifford Fuel Company, Inc. is pleased to announce they are proud recipients of Citgo’s “Trimark of Excellence” award. This award was presented to several of Clifford’s Citgo branded locations. This high honor recognition is for their outstanding annual scores generated from Citgo’s own quarterly inspections. With over 6,000 Citgo branded locations inspected annually, nine of Clifford’s stores located in East Herkimer, Ilion, New Hartford, Oriskany, West Rome, Kirkland, Chittenango, Dewitt and Alder Creek all received scores ranging from 99.2% up to an outstanding 101.2%. Stores are scored based on fuel excellence, shopping excellence, customer excellence and overall appearance of your Citgo branded location.
“We are very proud of our prestigious awards. You have to be “really good” to make the top 500 list and to be recognized as one of the top performing Citgo branded locations to receive the “Trimark of Excellence” award. It’s a great testament to the hard work and customer service our employees put forth every day. ” said Jim Clifford, President of Clifford Fuel.
In celebration, a special luncheon was held on Feb. 24th to recognize all recipients. All received plaques and gift cards.
Clifford Fuel was founded 55 years ago by Jack Clifford in Dolgeville, NY and is currently owned by his son, Jim Clifford, who is president of the company. The legacy of a third generation continues with sons Jim and Mike Clifford who are proud to be following in their grandfather and father’s footsteps.