Now in the eleventh year, the Test Valley Business Awards is well established as the ideal platform for small, new and localised businesses throughout the Test Valley to gain the recognition, confidence and media coverage they need to expand and grow.

This year, the awards is sponsored by 17 businesses; and organisations.

As the deadline for entries (December 31) approaches, the awards organisers have gathered the thought of some of these sponsors LangdownsDFK have sponsored the awards for a decade and their director David Ings commented: “The Awards give recognition to hard working local companies and reflect the true breadth of trades and services which the Test Valley can offer,”

Lisa Armstrong, director of Active Staff, and sponsor of the Employer of the Year Award, said: “I chose to sponsor this category because I completely understand the importance of taking care of the people who work hard for you and who represent you – especially from my position as an employer of permanent staff and as a recruitment agency that places circa 150 workers a week.

“We strongly urge businesses to enter, allowing them to be recognised for their hard work and commitment, especially in looking after their staff."

Peter Collings, managing director of Tourism South East commented: “As an organisation dedicated to supporting the tourism industry, we are delighted to sponsor the Test Valley Business Awards. They are a great way to showcase and celebrate the very best businesses in the area and encourage others to aspire to greater things.”

To enter, simply fill in the online form at tvbawards.org.uk.