Leading UK rental company, Hewden is celebrating after its award-winning South East regional sales team received a further accolade at this year's Hire Association Europe's Hire Awards of Excellence; winning 'Team of the Year'.

Held at The Landmark, London on Saturday 9th May, Hewden celebrated its second success in less than four months, after the South East regional sales team also scooped "Sales Team of the Year" at the British Excellence in Sales and Marketing Awards (BESMA) earlier in the year.

Recognition for consistent performance, professionalism and outstanding conduct formed the basis of the judging criteria. Hewden scored highly for its revenue driving initiatives, incentive scheme and its pro-team culture.

Graham Arundell, managing director of HAE and EHA, said: "The South East Regional Sales Team demonstrated an outstanding example of team work and the award is testament to all those working at Hewden and the obvious commitment to success that they share."

Speaking of Hewden's success at the awards, regional general manager for the South, Simon Clothier said: "The downturn across the construction sector has meant that our sales force has had to find more innovative ways to help retain our market share whilst continuing to penetrate new sectors. Winning this award, coupled with our double BESMA success, is proof that even in a tough economic climate, Hewden is maintaining sales success. Under the leadership of regional sales manager Paul Wilkes, the team beat some of the industry's fiercest competition, helping assert Hewden as a leading hire company."