Register.com, a provider of domain registration and web business services, on Monday announced that it was named a Finalist this week in the Best Customer Service Organization category in The 2006 American Business Awards.

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word crowned, winners will be announced during the annual gala on Monday, June 12, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. More than 1,500 entries from companies of all sizes in a variety of industries were submitted for consideration in multiple categories, including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, Best New Product or Service, and Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Register.com was chosen as one of five finalists in the Best Customer Service category, said Register.com.

Members of the awards' Board of Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie Award winners this week from among the finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in March through early May.

"Register.com is thrilled our customer service efforts have merited recognition as a Stevies finalist for the second consecutive year," said Monica Hodges, General Manager of retail for Register.com. "The nomination is further testament to our commitment to customer service, following our recognition as a J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center and the 'Excellence in Technology' award we were honored with by Small Business Computing."