After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the 38th Medway Business Awards are now open.

They are free to enter and aimed at honouring large and small companies based in the Towns.

Deadline for entries is midnight on Friday June 3.

The awards will climax with a glittering gala evening at the Pilkington Building, based at the Universities at Medway campus on Friday September 9.

Each finalist will receive four complimentary tickets to attend the evening where they will be treated to a three-course dinner, casino and a disco.

The awards presentations will commence the evening’s celebrations when the judges and sponsors present the finalists with certificates.

This will be followed by individual awards that recognise an organisation's particular strength, culminating with two lucky businesses being crowned large and small business of the year.

Chairman of judges Susan Jennings, a partner with Furley Page solicitors, said: “Although the last two years have been a massive challenge for all of us, businesses in Medway have shown grit and determination, creativity and adaptability.

"We hope to see many of them apply this year to publicise their qualities and help us celebrate the return of the awards.

"It’s easy to apply and the benefits are well worth it.”

The awards are sponsored by: Furley Page, Kreston Reeves, Medway Council, Uniper, Kent Business School, University of Greenwich, MidKent College, National Grid, Countryside Properties, Handelsbanken and Medway Messenger.

If you have any questions on how to enter, the judging process, or anything else, email hello@medwaybusinessawards.co.uk or click here for full details.