Spelthorne Business Awards

The Spelthorne Business Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the very best and brightest businesses in Spelthorne. There are 20 categories to cater for every type of business, whether you're a start-up, a thriving small business, or a larger organisation - there's something for everyone, and one will be crowned as Spelthorne's Best Business.

Entries are open until midnight on Monday 30 June, with finalists being announced on Tuesday 15 July. This fabulous event culminates in a special black-tie awards ceremony on Friday 3 October at the Holiday Inn London Shepperton, where the winners will be announced.

The Spelthorne Business Awards are free to enter for any business with a Spelthorne trading address. The categories are:

• Best New Start Up Award
• Best Small Business Award
• Employer of the Year Award
• Best Restaurant, Bar or Pub Award
• Business Innovation Award
• Sustainability Award
• Breaking Down Barriers Award
• Charity and Community Award
• Best Franchise Award
• Retail Excellence Award
• Best Leisure Business Award
• Best Property and Construction Business Award
• Best Social Impact Award
• Rising Star Award
• Most Influential Businesswoman Award
• Best International Trade Award
• Best Business in Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham
• Best Business in Ashford and Stanwell
• Best Business in Sunbury and Halliford
• Best Business in Shepperton and Charlton

Cllr Howard Williams, Chair of Spelthorne's Business, Infrastructure and Growth Committee, said: "Our local businesses are vital to the success of our Borough and the Spelthorne Business Awards represent a fantastic opportunity to highlight their work and achievements. If you think your business is doing a great job, we want to hear from you. We look forward to celebrating with all the finalists at the awards evening in October."

Spelthorne Council will be hosting events to guide businesses through the application process on 26 March, 30 April and 14 May. To register your interest, please email business.awards@spelthorne.gov.uk.

To enter or find out more, including full terms and conditions, visit www.spelthornebusinessawards.co.uk