FAIRFAX, Va. – April 23, 2008 -- Omega World Travel, a global travel management company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, received a Service Performance Award from the US Postal Service for service excellence and dedication to quality control. The second annual awards ceremony was held April 22, at the Postal Service headquarters in Washington, DC.

This year’s keynote speaker Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, John E. Potter discussed USPS’ important task of servicing the entire American public, providing the best service possible while ensuring this was done as efficiently as possible.

Susan Brownell, vice president of Supply Management presented awards in six categories including Industry Partnership, Postal Supplier Council Excellence, Supplier Innovation, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Excellence and Supplier Performance. Companies were selected based on ability to demonstrate outstanding supply chain management performance and positive business relationships with USPS.

“The high quality equipment, products and services these companies provide,” said Brownell, “along with the professional manner with they deliver, go a long way toward helping the Postal Service make a real difference for the nation we serve.”

Omega has been providing travel management solutions to the US Postal Service for over 20 years and has been previously nominated. Gloria Bohan the president and CEO accepted the award on behalf of Omega World Travel.

“To be recognized in such a splendid way by a customer of many years is an ultimate honor,” said Bohan. “USPS has focused on being an excellent organization and has challenged us to conform to the same standards of excellence,” she added.