Businesses have just one day left to submit their applications for this year's Dorset Business Awards.

The deadline for entries is tomorrow, Sunday, September 3.

Businesses of all sizes, which are based in Dorset with a BH or DT postcode, can enter one or more of the 12 categories, regardless of whether they are a member of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).

The categories for 2017 are:

  • Business Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by DCCI and Pure Networking
  • Brand of the Year Award, sponsored by RT Brand Communications
  • Creative and Digital Impact Award, sponsored by Liz Lean PR and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
  • UK Health Insurance Investing in Dorset Award
  • Lester Aldridge and Santander Company of the Year Award
  • PKF Francis Clark Family Business Award
  • Outstanding Contribution to Apprenticeships Award, sponsored by Sunseeker International
  • Outstanding Customer Service Award, sponsored by Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa and Luxurycare
  • Retail and Leisure Experience Award, sponsored by the Dolphin Shopping Centre
  • Team of the Year Award, sponsored by TeamJobs
  • Young Chamber Award, sponsored by Blue Sky Financial Planning
  • UK Exporter of the Year Award, sponsored by REIDSteel

Organised by DCCI, the awards are free to enter and membership of DCCI is not required to submit an entry.

In association with the Daily Echo and Dorset Echo, the awards are also backed by the south’s leading radio station Wave 105.

Nominations should be made via www.dorsetbusinessawards.co.uk before the deadline of Sunday, September 3.

The Dorset Business Awards are designed to seek out and celebrate organisations which excel themselves within the business community, and also create a platform for the exceptional talent we have in Dorset to be recognised.

For further information about sponsorship opportunities or to reserve tickets for the gala dinner, contact DCCI on 01202 714800.