Dymocks Melbourne has snared itself a national award after it was named the 2013 Franchise Bookseller of the Year at the 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) recently. 

The bookseller dominated the category, with five of the six finalists Dymocks stores. The Brisbane, Adelaide, Garden City and Hobart stores also made the cut.

Dino Traverso, franchisee, Dymocks Melbourne was incredibly pleased to receive the award, however he was quick to recognise the efforts of his employees.

“The ABIA award is one of the most significant accolades we could be bestowed with. Recognition from our industry peers is the highest acclaim and it is gratifying that our commitment and efforts to be a leading Australian bookstore have not gone unnoticed.

“I’d like to thank my hardworking and passionate team who go above and beyond to offer our community expert advice and service,” he said.

Steve Cox, managing director, Dymocks was all praise for both Traverso and the franchisees and staff at all Dymocks stores.

“This is an extraordinary achievement by Dino and his team. I’d like to congratulate all our stores for their tireless efforts to service the Australian booklover community and promote a lifelong passion for reading,” he said.

Cox believes team spirit and customer service played a key role in the company’s performance at the awards.

“Dymocks has a strong 130 year-old heritage in Australia and we’ve made deliberate efforts to showcase Australian authors and support the local community at every step of the journey.

“Locally owned and operated, at the heart of our bookstores across the country are a passionate team of booklovers to serve every customer,” he added.