The most prestigious business event in the county takes place tonight as the Kent Excellence in Business Awards reveal this year's winners.

Better known as the KEiBAs, the invite-only black-tie gala event takes place at the Kent Event Centre at the Kent Showground in Detling.

There are 16 awards up for grabs - and a special presentation for outstanding contribution to the Kent business world.

And you can keep up with all the winners and all the excitement by following us on Twitter - simply follow @KentBusiness and we'll bring you all the news as it happens.

The full list of winners will be on this website once the ceremony concludes.

Organised by Kent County Council and the KM Media Group, publishers of this website, the event marks its 11th anniversary with more than 600 expected to attend.

The nominations for this year were revealed last month.

Geraldine Allinson, chairman of the KM Group, said: "We're so lucky with how much people support the event around the county and how much people get out of being a winner at KEiBA."

Cllr Mark Dance, cabinet member for economic development at Kent County Council, said: "Kent is full of vibrant businesses, some of the finest in the UK, and the KEiBAs are about celebrating the best of the best.

"Kent businesses are making a difference. They are showcasing what a great county Kent is to live, work and play - and long may that continue."

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