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The Dorset Echo Industry Awards aim to bring together the best of businesses in the DT postcode sector and recognise and celebrate their achievements.

The Best Overall Retailer Award is being sponsored by Fleetline Taxis.

At last year’s ceremony Woods were overwhelmed to scoop the award.

Finalists will be invited to the Industry Awards ceremony at Weymouth College on Friday, June 16, where the winners will be announced. The winners of each category will each receive £100, a trophy and a bottle Langham Wine.

The Industry Awards include the following categories;

Best Overall Retailer (sponsored by Fleetline)

Best Customer Service Provider (sponsored by the Dorset Echo)

Best Social Media Marketing (sponsored by Sherrens)

Best Business Development or Innovative Idea (sponsored by WPCC)

Best New Business (opened in the last two years, sponsored by Woods)

Best Contribution to Local Tourism (sponsored by Pengillys)

Best Product or Service (sponsored by Atlas)

Best Community Engagement Business (sponsored by Active Mobility)

Best Apprenticeship Employer (sponsored by Weymouth College)

Best Dining Provider (sponsored by Brewery Square)

Best Woman in Business (sponsored by Permanent Makeup by Claire Louise)

Businesses from the DT postcode sector can be nominated by sending 100-250 words by e-mail to debbie.hellaby@dorsetecho.co.uk with Industry Awards in the subject line, up to three supporting documents may be provided as attachments. The closing date for nominations is May 1.