The entries are now open for the Chamber Business Awards 2020, I would like to encourage businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to enter before the closing date of Friday, March 27, at 4pm.

The awards are free for Members and Non-members to enter and offer a great opportunity for businesses to stand out from their competitors.

Entries to British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Accredited categories are automatically entered into the regional awards, with the chance for national recognition if successful.

Last year saw multiple entrants in the Chamber Business Awards achieve further success regionally, which led to eight businesses being represented on the national stage at the BCC Business Awards.

Included in the national awards were Chamber Patron Members Bishop Fleming who were announced winners of the national Workplace Wellbeing Award, as well as being named as Business of the Year 2019, the evening's biggest prize.

I urge businesses to take a look at the 15 different categories available this year, including the new Excellence in Sustainability, sponsored by Business Energy Efficiency Programme and Commitment to the Community, sponsored by Sanctuary Group.

If you see any categories that would be of interest to your business then please enter, it is not too late to express your interest and with our new online entry system, entering your business is quick, simple and easy.

The Chamber Business Awards will take place on Thursday, July 2, at the Worcester Arena and will see a variety of attendees from various business sectors.

For further information, visit hwchamber.co.uk/events/business-awards/ or contact our events team by email on events@hwchamber.co.uk or call 01905 673612.