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- ↑ CSIA Service Excellence Awards
- ↑ https://www.newsday.co.zw/2015/10/29/all-set-for-4th-zimbabwe-service-excellence-awards/
- ↑ "Firms scoop Excellence Awards".
- ↑ http://www.icskenya.co.ke/index.php/events/service-excellence-awards/17-events/26-service-excellence-awards [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ Zambia Service Excellence Awards