The Selma-Dallas Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee named a local physical therapy clinic as the Rising Star for the month of December.

Executive Director Sheryl Smedley and the Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce board director Ann Murray visited the Rehab Associates, Inc. Monday to award the clinic with the Rising Star Award for the December. The award, which has been given out every month since November 2012, recognizes businesses that practice outstanding customer service to the community.

“It’s an honor,” Rehab Associates director Eric Jackson, said. “We really appreciate it, because there are other businesses in town that could have received it as well.”

He said that the hard work of his employees is what earned the company its grand award.

“They work very hard,” Jackson said. “Sometimes it’s seen and sometimes it’s not, but they work very hard every day giving customer care.”

A client of Rehab Associates sent the Smedley a long email explaining how deserving the clinic is of the award.

“One customer was satisfied, and we try to make sure all of them feel comfortable and do a good job with everyone that comes in the door,” Jackson said.

The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee said they look for the people of Selma nominate individuals and businesses they believe are deserving of the title Rising Star.

“What we ask is that citizens fax, email or call Sheryl’s office at the Selma-Dallas County office of Chamber of Commerce to identify anyone giving great customer service from a fast-food drive thru to a physician,” Murray said. “Then we review the applications every month, and then one individual or company is named every month.”

Nominations for the Rising Star award can also be made at the Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce office on Selma Avenue near the Dallas County Courthouse.

For information on the program, contact the chamber at 875-7241.