If you have been thinking about entering and you think your business deserves to be recognised among the very best in the county, now is your last chance to submit your entry.

Submissions will still be accepted up until midnight on Sunday, August 3. After this, the judging process will begin.

The category judges will include a representative from the award’s sponsor, as well as an industry expert or a previous winner. They will assess the entries against the judging criteria to create a shortlist of businesses which will progress to the next round.

This stage of the judging will take place either in person or virtually, and the finalists will be announced in a special supplement in the Eastern Daily Press, online and via social media on Wednesday, November 5.

This year, we have 10 entries available to enter – you can see the full list below. These categories aim to spotlight local businesses of all sizes and from all sectors. So, whether you........

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