The Warrington Guardian, together with our partners Warrington Borough Council and the Northwest Regional Development Agency, offers you the opportunity to enter the prestigious Warrington Business Awards. Now in its 10th year, the Warrington Business Awards is a benchmark for excellence throughout the area.

Whether you’re a small family business or known worldwide for the products and service you provide, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by entering for an award. The winners not only walk away with prizes, but more importantly the honour of winning such a prestigious award. The award winners will also receive support and publicity from the Warrington Guardian.

This website has been designed as an aid that will help you put together your award-winning entries. Each category is listed and explained, with an insight into what the judges will be looking for.

After submitting your award entry, the independent judging panel will choose a shortlist of nominees, who will be invited to attend the glittering gala dinner evening held at The Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Warrington, on Friday, July 10th, 2009. The awards evening will start with a delicious three-course meal followed by entertainment and the presentation of the awards.

The closing date for entries is Tuesday, May 12th, 2009. We cannot accept entries after this date, so please ensure you post or e-mail your entry to us in plenty of time. If you require any further information, please contact Elaine Hunt on 01925 434054 or e-mail ehunt@guardiangrp.co.uk

NEWS: One of snooker’s most recognisable stars will take a break from the sport to talk at this year’s Warrington Business Awards.

Dennis Taylor – known as much for his over-sized glasses as his cue action – will entertain guests at the Park Royal Hotel on July 10.