LOCAL businesses and entrepreneurs are being urged to submit their entries for the 2018 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards.
Entries are now open for the popular awards, with applicants warned to be mindful of the February 12 deadline for submission.
Organised by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, the awards recognise local organisations and business people for their commercial success and contribution to the area.
This year the awards promise to be bigger than ever as businesses in the locality are eligible to enter each of the 16 categories, including the Best Family Business Award, sponsored by The Irish News.
The winners will be announced at a glittering black-tie ceremony at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club on Friday March 23, hosted by Q Radio breakfast show presenters Stephen Clements and Cate Conway.
Chair of the council's development committee, Allan Ewart said it is important to recognise the great work of so many local businesses.
“The aim of these awards is to highlight the achievements of some truly remarkable companies in our area, which boasts an incredibly diverse range of skills and industries, from artisan producers and hospitality providers to leading manufacturing and technology businesses to name just a few," he said.
“The last Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards were extremely successful with entries received from a range of small, medium and large businesses. We are anticipating the same level of interest this time around, so please don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this spectacular and prestigious event by completing and submitting your own entry."
"The Awards are a fantastic opportunity for local companies to showcase their abilities and their success. I would encourage our local businesses to get their entries in and help us celebrate the very best that we have to offer across the wider Lisburn and Castlereagh area,” Mr Ewart added.
For more information on the awards and how to enter visit www.lcccbusinessawards.co.uk or contact Neil Dalzell at ND Events (028 9263 3232 / neil@ndevents.co.uk).
