There are 17 categories this year, as well as non-entry awards for Outstanding Business of the Year and Lifetime Achievement, which are proposed and chosen by the judges.

To enter the Business Awards click on any of the links below. The closing date is Wednesday April 3 at 12noon. For queries, contact Karen McGarvey at karen.mcgarvey@mediahuis.co.uk

1. Best Small Business of the Year
2. Best Medium Sized Business of the Year
3. Best Large Company of the Year
4. Best Start-up or Emerging Business
5. Outstanding Commitment to ESG (Environment, Social and Governance)
6. Retail Sector Business or Retailer of Year
7. Excellence in Marketing
8. Excellence in the Development of Management & Leadership
9. Excellence in Exporting
10. Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing
11. Corporate Community Champion
12. Excellence in Innovation
13. Employer of the Year
14. Young Business Person of the Year
15. Tourism & Hospitality Company of the year
16. Excellence in Manufacturing
17. Family Business of the Year