AN awards night that recognises business people who promote the county takes place tomorrow.

Worcestershire Ambassadors' Pride of Worcestershire Award is in its second year.

The event, which raises money for charity, promises to be a sparkling occasion and one that is good for the local economy - all the food and wine for the evening has been produced in the county.

Last year, the award was won by Cecil Duckworth, who is perhaps best known for his support of the Worcester Warriors Rugby Club, and as the founder of the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust, an environmental charity dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the natural and built environments of the county.

Worcestershire Ambassadors' is a unique scheme co-ordinated by Worcestershire County Council. Louise Hewett is one of the 65 current members.

She said: "The best advertisement for Worcestershire is the people who live and work here, and who, through their day-to-day activities, meet people from far and wide.

"This provides a wonderful opportunity to promote and support all that is good about living and working in Worcestershire.

"Our award aims to reward people for doing that."

The award will be presented at the fourth Worcestershire Ambassadors Summer Charity Ball at Witley Court and will include a five-course dinner, entertainment, and a raffle, with prizes including a week in Provence.

The event last year raised £6,520 for the Noah's Ark Trust. This year St Richard's Hospice will benefit.

There are still a handful of places available for the night. Tickets for the ball cost £80 each or £750 for a table of 10.

Call Louise Hewett on 01562 69090 to make a nomination.

Louise added: "We are hoping to at least meet, if not beat, this target tomorrow and I hope everyone will give the evening their full support."

For more information, or to make a nomination for the Pride in Worcestershire Award, call Louise Hewett on 01562 69090.

Note - this award must not be associated with the Worcester News Pride in Worcester campaign.