The finalists of this year’s greeting card retailing awards have just been announced and the town’s Write Here has been nominated as the top card retailer in the Midlands and Wales.

The finalists in all the regional categories were arrived at as a result of a huge nationwide nomination process, with UK greeting card publishers, card reps and agents voting for the retailers that they felt to be worthy winners.

“We are really excited to beat off some very fierce competition and make it to the final. We won the award three years ago so it would be fantastic to take away the trophy once again,” said Write Here owner John Hall.

The awards, launched by Progressive Greetings Worldwide magazine, recognise excellence across the whole retail spectrum, from independent outlets to the mini chains, national multiples, garden centres, department stores and supermarkets.

The winner will be revealed at a glittering awards event on a Hollywood Classics theme at London’s Dorchester Hotel on July 11, attended by almost 400 people.

Write Here, which specialises in greetings cards, wrapping paper, pens, toys and kites, opened in Shrewsbury seven years ago.