Gloucestershire is home to a great community of businesses large and small and the GloucestershireLive Business Awards are going to be celebrating the very best of them.

But could your business be missing out?

For their 25th year, with partner , the GloucestershireLive Business Awards has added some exciting new categories for this year's entrants.

The Rising Star, sponsored by , is for young a person in business. Either as an owner, employee or apprentice, this award is for those who are having a positive impact beyond their age and experience.

They may be demonstrating notable success, having overcome adversity to achieve, or may be using their success to help others. This is an award to showcase the people of tomorrow who are making waves in business.

Elsewhere, the new Made in Britain award, sponsored by , recognises excellence in manufacturing and production in this country. With so much enterprise in the region, this an opportunity to highlight businesses in the sector that are going the extra mile.

Sponsor panel for the GloucestershireLive Business Awards 2023
Sponsor panel for the GloucestershireLive Business Awards 2023

Winners will take to the stage at our glittering awards dinner on October 12 alongside guests including some of our most influential business leaders.

The awards are FREE TO ENTER, so for your chance to be a winner, . If you are thinking of applying and want some advice, read BusinessLive's 10 top tips. In addition, every entry will receive £250 worth of free digital advertising.

Entries close on July 14 and winners will be announced at the silver anniversary awards ceremony at Cheltenham Racecourse, on Thursday, October 12.

GloucestershireLive Business Awards 2023 categories

Small Business of the Year - sponsored by

Environmental and Sustainability Award - sponsored by

Innovation Award - sponsored by

Best Place to Work - sponsored by

Growth Award

Global Britain Award

Rising Star - sponsored by

Outstanding Contribution

Business of the Year - sponsored by

Business Person of the Year - sponsored by

Unsung Hero

Made in Britain Award - sponsored by

Charity of the Year

This year's drinks partner is . is also this year's photobooth partner.

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