THE Venus Awards Dorset, recognising women in business, are to be launched at the end of the month.

The event will take place on Tuesday March 31 at Playgolf Bournemouth (Iford).

Run in association with Breeze Volkswagen, the awards aim to highlight and celebrate the achievement of working women across the county.

Now in their sixth year, they are supported by Darren Northeast PR, and will this year feature some new categories which will be announced at the launch event.

Popular categories returning this year including the Customer Service Award, Business Mother of the Year and Influential Woman of the Year.

Founder Tara Howard said: “It really is inspiring to see how much support and enthusiasm there is for the awards and what a difference they can make. I’ve even had past winners confess to me that the awards have changed their lives – that’s really powerful, and drives me forward to expand, and launch the awards in new regions to recognise more deserving women.”

Anyone can nominate someone for an award online.

“We’ve invested a lot into the technology behind the awards, to make it as quick and simple as possible, for both those nominating and those finding themselves nominated,” said Ms Howard.

To nominate someone for an award, visit dorset.venusawards.co.uk/nominate