BUSINESSES from across Worcestershire can now put their names forward for a popular award. 

Entries for the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards are now open. 

The awards aim to celebrate the tourism sector in the county. 

There are many different categories to enter, including Pub of the Year, Festival and Event of the Year and the Taste of Worcestershire Award.

The first round will be judged on four questions, your top qualities, your recent improvements, your results and your future plans.

The awards are free to enter.