BUSINESSES,, individuals and charities have until December 3 to enter the Somerset Business Awards 2022 – and with 14 categories there is something for firms of all sizes across all sectors.

The awards are now in their 17th year and recognise and celebrate the very best of Somerset’s wide range of businesses and organisations. They are the only awards that cover the whole of Somerset, they are free to enter and businesses do not need to be a member of the Chamber to take part.

The judges will draw up their shortlists by mid-December, with the finalists announced in January. New awards this year include an Employee of the Year Award to recognise an individual who has gone above and beyond their day job and a Rebuild and Thrive Award to celebrate businesses which have built-back stronger post pandemic.

Alistair Tudor, Somerset Chamber operations manager, said: “I am grateful for the sponsorship of so many of Somerset’s leading businesses who, like me, are keen to celebrate everything that is great in the county, especially when so many have companies have faced extremely difficult trading times.

“The Somerset Business Awards covers all business sectors across a wide range of categories and I would encourage all local businesses to enter the awards to share their own success stories and celebrate their achievements.”

Michael Cahill, of main awards sponsor, Albert Goodman, added: “The fantastic Somerset business community is bouncing back strongly and the Somerset Business Awards is a great way to celebrate the hard work, ingenuity and resilience our local businesses have shown during the difficult 18 months we have all had.”

All entries needing to be submitted via the Somerset Business Awards website.