The hard-working finalists of the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards will find out which firm is crowned Business of the Year at a ceremony tonight.

Twelve companies will compete for the top prize of £500 at the Princes Park Stadium in Dartford.

Hosted by kmfm newsreader Nicola Everett, guests will hear from Dartford council leader Cllr Jeremy Kite and Gravesham council business development chief Cllr Samir Jassal.

Last year the top prize was won by Allpark, the Northfleet-based firm that designs, manufactures and installs traffic management, street furniture and cycle parking products.

This year finalists include:

ARC Office Systems

Egg Free Cake Box

Goldex Investments

Hatten Wyatt Solicitors

Houseproud Cleaning and Maintenance

Jones FM

Leisure King

MSO

NRG Gym

Outdoor Logistics

Singlewell Stationery & Print

The Creation Lab

There will also be a raffle in aid of the Lollipop Fund at Darent Valley Hospital.