An award to honour excellence in business has proved so popular the deadline for entries has been extended.

The Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA) had its successful first year in 2009, and now the hunt is on for this year's most enterprising Kent businesses.

To that end, the deadline has been extended by a week to 5pm March 26, to give businesses more time to enter.

Kevin Lynes, KCC Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development said: "Time is running out to enter the premier business awards for Kent. With spring on the way, now is a good time to think about the year ahead.

"So why not celebrate with the staff that help to make your business a success and market yourselves further to the outside world. T

"The awards process also acts a bit like a spring clean by giving you a free health check to make sure you are ready for the year's rigours.

"So go on, go to the website, download the entry form and fill it in."

Geraldine Allinson, Chairman of the KM Group, said: "Awards are one of the most powerful and cost-effective ways of marketing a business.

"Hopefully with this deadline extension more businesses will be able to find the time to enter."

The awards scheme is staged and produced by Kent County Council and KM Group and aims to recognise excellence in business across Kent and Medway.

For details on entering the awards go to www.keiba.co.uk

Sponsors

KEiBA 2010 is sponsored by: Brachers LLP, Vertex Law, Kent Adult Social Services, KCC Film Office, Visit Kent, Southeastern, GSE Group, Headley Brothers, IOD Kent , Heart , Kent Foundation , Skanska, HRGO, Belmont Insurance, Business Support Kent

Categories

Large Business of the Year, SME Business of the year, Start Up Business of the Year, Best Business in Adult Social Care, Best Business from the Creative Industries, Best Leisure and Tourism Business, Employer of the Year, Business Commitment to the Community Award, Customer Service and Commitment award, Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year.