Only one day left to get your entries in

Silver Lining Convergence managing director Allan Packer and Debbie Packer after winning the Community Contribution award last time around Picture: Helen Tinner

The deadline for the awards, which recognise good business practice in and around Portsmouth, is today.

There are 15 categories including; Retailer of the Year, Employer of the Year, Team of the Year, and Customer Service, plus more. There is also the prestigious Lifetime Achievement category to recognise someone who has gone above and beyond for their business.

All entries will be assessed by a panel of expert judges, including representatives from headline sponsor Trethowans, a south coast law firm.

The winner will be announced at a ceremony on February 10 at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Latest sponsor Silver Lining Convergence Ltd, a professional IT service provider, has spoken of its delight in sponsoring two categories – Team of the Year and International Development.

A spokesman for the company said: ‘Having won two years in a row for Innovation of the Year in 2015 and Community Contribution in 2016, we understand and appreciate the hard work and dedication that goes into entering these prestigious awards.

‘It was so overwhelming not just to have received these accolades, but even to have been shortlisted for them.

‘The Business Excellence Awards provide a platform to recognise, reward and celebrate successful businesses and professional individuals.

‘We are looking forward to yet another year of businesses receiving the acknowledgement they deserve for all their hard work.’

To enter go to jpsouthevents.co.uk/events/event/the-news-business-excellence-awards-2017/