The 39th Medway Business Awards are now open.

The prestigious awards are free to enter and open to large and small businesses based in Medway, as well as Community Interest Companies.

The deadline for entries is midnight on Friday, August 25. A gala awards evening will be held at a venue in the Towns in November.

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

Judges and sponsors will present finalists with certificates, followed by individual awards recognising an organisation’s particular strength, before two businesses are crowned Large and Small Business of the Year.

Susan Jennings, a partner with Furley Page solicitors and Chair of the Judges, said: “It’s time once again for Medway businesses to apply to win a coveted award and receive recognition for their achievements.

“The Medway Business Awards is focused on encouraging and recognising the value of all different sizes of business across a wide range of sectors.

“The business community in Medway is vitally important for our local economy.

“The Medway Business Awards are a way of highlighting the diversity, determination, and success stories we have here in Medway.

“I would encourage business owners to get their staff involved and submit their application ASAP - it’s easy and brings great benefits.”

Anyone with questions on how to enter or the judging process can email hello@medwaybusinessawards.co.uk.

The Medway Business Awards are sponsored by: Furley Page, Kreston Reeves, Medway Council, Uniper, University of Greenwich, MidKent College, National Grid and Handelsbanken.