THE deadline to enter the Bolton and Bury Business Awards 2016 has been extended.

Companies now have until Wednesday, August 3, to enter for the chance to win an award at this year's glittering ceremony. 

Presentations will take place in front of hundreds of guests at a fantastic night of celebration at the Macron Stadium on Thursday, September 8.

Businesses large and small have an extra five days to enter one of the 11 categories.

We have lined up some top sponsors for this year, with Bolton Council and the University of Bolton as headline sponsors.

Other sponsors and the categories are:
Business of the Decade – KBS Corporate
Business of the Year – Stateside Foods
SME of the Year – Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
Apprentice/Young Person of the Year – MBDA of Lostock
Family Business of the Year – Carrs Pasties
Customer Excellence – The Chinese Buffet
We’re Backing Bolton/Bury – Bristol Street Motors
Retailer of the Year – The Market Place
Business Person of the Year – KBL solicitors.
Best Company for Apprentice Development and Start Up Business of the Year make up the last categories.

It is easy to enter. Just go to newsquestnorthwest.co.uk/business-awards.html, fill in the entry form and send it back by Wednesday, August 3. 

Entrants who want to submit any further evidence or testimonials can do so by contacting Lynn Ashwell, deputy editor, on 01204 537277 or by e mailing lynn.ashwell@nqnw.co.uk.