Entries have closed for the Express & Star Business Awards 2012. Finalists featured in-paper on March 13 and the winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on Thursday, March 22.

The Express & Star Business Awards 2012 are now live. We want to find the very best businesses across our region. We want to celebrate the rich resource of skills and people who thrive and prosper in today’s challenging marketplace.

Whether employing a handful of staff or a workforce of hundreds, whether turning over thousands of pounds or millions of pounds, operating in a new service sector or a long established area of manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

The key ingredient is that your business must be wholly or mainly based within the circulation area of the Express & Star.

There are eight categories from which to choose. Some are open to just about everyone, others have certain restrictions, all are worth a look. Entry is free.

You have until January 13 next year to submit your entry but you must register with us in advance. For full details on how to enter visit the How to Enter page.