Awards

American Indian-Owned Businesses, New Mexico Business Weekly, February 2012
This survey ranks Get A Grip No. 14 among American Indian-owned businesses last year. We're proud to be 50 percent Indian owned and operated.

33rd Annual Franchise 500, Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2012
Get A Grip moved up 77 places in the Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list of franchise companies to rank No. 316 in the United States and Canada. The recognition comes from the company's fast growth, commitment to quality, and green focus of keeping material out of landfills.

Top 100 Low-Cost Franchises, Entrepreneur Magazine, November 2011
Money's a big concern for every potential franchise owner. Get A Grip ranks No. 87 on the list from Entrepreneur Magazine for our low-cost-to-enter, turnkey franchise business opportunity, which includes training, all operations, administration and marketing materials, and ongoing support in all business areas.

Women-Owned Businesses, New Mexico Business Weekly, June 2011
Ranked Get A Grip No. 31 among 50 women-owned businesses by New Mexico revenue. New Mexico’s business environment is a rich one for nurturing women-owned companies.

Top New Ranking, Entrepreneur Magazine, March 2011
Albuquerque-headquartered Get A Grip debuted on Entrepreneur’s Top New Ranking List of franchise companies in the United States and Canada at number 33. Our fast franchise growth, low franchise fees, and turnkey operations model makes us an ideal business opportunity for entrepreneurs.

31th Annual Franchise 500, Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2011
Get A Grip moved up 74 places in the Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list of franchise companies to rank No. 393 in the United States and Canada for 2010. In addition, we’ve ranked No. 87 among low-cost franchises, and No. 33 in the Top New Ranking category for our amazing movement up the list.

Best Places to Work Award, New Mexico Business Weekly, December 2010
Acknowledges companies in New Mexico whose employees gave them the highest grades in an independent, anonymous survey. These employers have shown they know how to attract top-notch talents and give them room to grow and prosper. They are changing the definition of "workplace" for the better.

Top-Performing CEO's Award, New Mexico Business Weekly, October 2010
Highlights business leaders who have done an outstanding job in their roles as corporate executive stewards, and honors and recognizes their contributions to New Mexico’s business community.

Duke City Dozen Innovate Award, The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce,
September 2010
Recognizes companies that are distinctive and visionary with their ideas and business practices. Evaluations were based on a company’s ability to demonstrate innovative, unique and creative ways to deliver their products and services.

Women-Owned Businesses, New Mexico Business Weekly, June 2010
Ranked Get A Grip No. 20 among 50 women-owned businesses by New Mexico revenue. New Mexico’s business environment is a rich one for nurturing women-owned companies.

Top 13 Small Companies, New Mexico Business Weekly, June 2008
Albuquerque-headquartered Get A Grip debuted on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list of franchise companies in the United States and Canada at No. 467 and ranked fifth in its industry category of surface refinishing/restoration. The recognition comes from the company’s fast growth, commitment to quality, and green focus of keeping material out of landfills.

Top 13 Small Companies, New Mexico Business Weekly, June 2008
Ranked Get A Grip No. 11 among small companies headquartered in the state in 2008, making it a business on the fast track. Get A Grip’s moving up in the rankings!

25 Fast-Trackers, New Mexico Business Weekly, June 2007
Ranked Get A Grip No. 19 among small companies headquartered in the state in 2007, making it a business to watch. We’re on the radar, and coming up fast in the listings.

Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico, Most Creative 2004
The Home Builders and Remodelers Showcase sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico is the largest home show in New Mexico. Hundreds of exhibitors, including builders and remodelers, gather each year to showcase the latest in home design, decorating, and the cutting edge products and technologies available for the home. Get A Grip was recognized as the Showcase’s most creative vendor of 2004.

The Better Business Bureau, Since 2001
Get A Grip has a Gold Star Member A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This exemplary rating means that nothing causes the BBB to have any doubt about our reliability. Get A Grip has been accredited with the BBB since 2001, meaning we agree to uphold the BBB’s accreditation standards, which include a commitment to act in accordance with ethical business practices and respond to customer complaints.