BUSINESSES have just days to apply for this year's Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce. 

The annual awards reward businesses and individuals that make outstanding contributions to the growth and prosperity of Sedgemoor.

Businesses have until 5pm on Friday, September 30 to nominate their business for one or more of the awards up for grabs.

Chamber manager Diogo Rodrigues said: “The opportunity to nominate your business for one of the 16 Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards is almost up.

“We’ve had a great number of applications and want to encourage more Sedgemoor businesses to apply.

“Perhaps you’re not a business but know one that deserves to be recognised? Perhaps you’ve thought about applying but have put it off until now, or maybe you haven’t considered it at all.

“Nominate your business without delay, you deserve it!”  

The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at The Canalside in Bridgwater on Friday, November 25.

Bridgwater Mercury: The sponsors of this year's awards categories. Picture: Bridgwater Chamber of CommerceThe sponsors of this year's awards categories. Picture: Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce (Image: Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce)

Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards categories

  • Large Business of the Year (30+ employees)
  • Sustainability/Low Carbon
  • Apprentice/Workplace Trainee of the Year
  • Digital Services Business of the Year
  • Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year
  • Construction in Sedgemoor
  • Bridgwater Independent Trader/Retailer of the Year
  • Innovative Business of the Year
  • New Business of the Year
  • Best Employer
  • Small Business of the Year (one to five employees)
  • Medium Business of the Year (six to 30 employees)
  • Sedgemoor Independent Retailer/Independent Trader
  • Community Engagement
  • Family Business of the Year
  • Customer Excellence

Every award has been sponsored by a business or organisation. Zeal Hotels are the main sponsor of this year's event. 

For more information or to apply, visit www.sedgemoorbusinessawards.org.uk.