THERE'S still time to enter the new BH Star Awards now that the deadline was been extended to this Wednesday.

The awards aim to recognise businesses that support tourism, hospitality and retail in the BH region.

Organiser Jackie Phillipson said: “We’ve extended the deadline as businesses have said they want to enter the awards but have not had time to complete their applications, due to the busy Christmas and New Year period, staff holidays or personal circumstance.”

The award categories include: The Rising Star, Mix Master, Investing in People, The Leading Star, Education Award, Customer Service, Dining Experience, Café/Tea room, Pub or Bar, The Large Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Self Catering Accommodation, New Business, Shopping Experience, New Innovation or Product, Environment and Sustainability, The Community Award, Getting About, Business Tourism Venue, Learning Experience, Attraction, The Spa, Pampering and Wellbeing Experience, Event or Festival, The Night Time Venue and Chef of the Year.

The awards cover the BH Postcode area and they are delivered in association with Shorefields Holidays, the Daily Echo, Wave 105, Country Fare, County Foods, Meridian Air Conditioning, Goadsby, Oceana Hotel Group, Meridian Lifts, Mploy, Nativ, Amica and Templar Wines.

Jackie adds: “The BH Star Awards provides every business in the BH region an opportunity to showcase their talents and expertise. Whether you are a start-up or an established business, the BH Star Awards is a fantastic opportunity to promote your achievements to new and existing customers.”

The BH Star Awards are free to enter and judging will take place with a panel of experts.

Application forms can be requested by emailing jackie@bhstars.co.uk or downloaded via the website bhstars/categories.