If your business has something to celebrate, now’s the time to tell us about it.

The ninth annual Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards are under way, with a promise of trophies, cash, certificates and the chance of a valuable profile in the Dartford and Gravesend Messengers.

We’re looking to hail the business heroes, the teams who are leading the way in these difficult times.

The awards celebrate the hard work and innovative ideas of our best companies.

Over the past year, enterprises across Kent Thameside have shown how they are willing to adapt and meet challenges head-on.

Judges want to hear the many success stories out there from businesses of all sizes to follow in the footsteps of last year’s overall winner, Parrock Street Dental and Implant Centre, Gravesend.

Other category winners were Enevis (Dartford Business of the Year) and Marks Demolition Contractors (Gravesham Business of the Year).

Awards chairman Sylvia Meade said: “Dartford and Gravesham have a great diversity of businesses. Both areas have a proven track record of success in both small and larger enterprises.

"It is always a pleasure to showcase these companies at these awards.”

There’s plenty of time left but the sooner you get your entry in, the sooner your firm’s profile will appear in the Messenger.

It is your chance to share your success with our readers and say thank you to your team for all thei hard work.

It’s easy to enter, log onto www.dgbawards.co.uk to find out more.