Bucks business are being encouraged celebrate their achievements by entering a series of prestigious awards.

The deadline for submitting entries for Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2016 is now less than two weeks away, on January 31.

This year sees the introduction of new categories covering sectors such as food and drink, technology, motorsport and international trading.

Philippa Batting, Managing Director of Buckinghamshire Business First, said: "More businesses start in Buckinghamshire than in any other county in the UK.

"This creates a dynamic local business community and so it’s important to encourage this entrepreneurial spirit.

"This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on and celebrate businesses in Buckinghamshire."

Award categories include; Enterprising Charity of the Year, New Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year - in addition the Company of the Year Award which is presented to the business that is judged to best represent the county.

Fore more information on the awards visist www.bbf.uk.com/the-buckinghamshire-business-awards.