Motivating employees is a big reason to enter Kent's biggest business awards according to the sponsor of employer of the year.

Furley Page Solicitors, based in Canterbury, is among the sponsors of 16 award categories for KEiBA 2017.

The law firm said the awards, presented at a ceremony in June, are the "premium accolade to aspire to in the county".

KEiBA 2017 - short for the Kent Excellence in Business Awards - is open for entries until Friday, February 24.

Furley Page partner Andrew Masters said: "Businesses who enter the award we sponsor are employers who have recognised that their staff are their most important asset.

“Motivated employees provide outstanding customer service which in turn boosts business and increases productivity and profitability.

"Employers who have the full backing of their staff can face the challenges of the future, stronger together.

"Winning a KEiBA can propel your business forward and provide a platform to help you go on to even greater success in the future and that’s why I urge people to give it a go."

To find out more about KEiBA 2017, visit keiba.co.uk