The search is on to find the best businesses in the borough.

The Gravesham Business Awards will, once again, showcase the best companies in the area.

After being on hold for two years due to the pandemic, it is expected this year will see many new factors emerging with companies having been tested to the limit of their ingenuity.

Head judge Keith Mason, senior partner in accountancy firm Barnes Roffe, said he is looking for something beyond mere competence and although this is crucial, it is that something extra that usually boils down to the same thing – a passion for delivering great client service.

Sponsor Michael Sears, of Gravesend estate agents Sealey Walker Jarvis, said: “As previous finalists, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, whether it was celebrating our own uniqueness or revisiting and replanning our own goals as a consequence of the process.

"All entries I am sure will benefit from such a platform to achieve the same. We wish all entries the best of luck in all categories for 2022.

“If the recognition and support through the awards helps just one local business through these interesting times then it will have all been worthwhile.”

Entry is open to all companies, irrelevant of size and turnover, paying rates to Gravesham council. There is a special award for apprentices who can be nominated online.

Visit the website at www.graveshambusinessawards.co.uk to enter.