Time is running out to enter the Dorchester and Poundbury Business Awards.

The annual awards are hosted by Marketing West and aim highlight and celebrate businesses in the local area, with entries closing on Friday, February 4.

It is free to enter as many categories as you like These include:

• Best Place to Work
• Best Use of Innovation
• Café, Pub, Casual Dining
• Excellence in Customer Service
• Family Business of the Year
• Green/Eco-Business of the Year
• Health, Beauty and Fitness
• Independent Business of the Year
• Local Artisans and Produce
• New Business of the Year
• Outstanding Community Support
• Professional Services Business
• Retail Business of the Year
• Young Entrepreneur/Rising Star
• Overall Business of the Year

For more information and the enter, visit dandpbusinessawards.co.uk

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