All of the cheering and singing coming from a large tent in the parking lot of the Lowe’s home improvement store in Gloucester last Thursday was well-deserved, as employees and management celebrated being recognized as the top store in the region.

Store manager Mike Neiss not only enjoyed receiving that honor with his approximately 160 employees, but also was recognized as the region’s top store manager.

Neiss said the Gloucester store, located on Route 17 at Short Lane, was recognized as the #1 store among 107 stores in this region, one of 14 regions that comprise the chain. The award is the result of strong sales, good customer service and engagement, safety and other factors.

In winning the top regional store award, staff was treated to a catered all-you-can-eat barbecue and fixings lunch, music and dozens of prizes donated by local merchants that were given to Lowe’s employees.

The Gloucester store has ranked high for consideration for this special regional aw...