Companies across Monmouthshire can put themselves forward for this year's Wales Business Awards which opened nominations today.

The awards, organised by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, provide SME businesses across Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent, Newport and Torfaen with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades.

This year Wales Business Awards celebrates 20 years. Over the past two decades, hundreds of Welsh businesses including firms from across the region have been honoured by the awards for their innovation, resilience and creativity.

The application process opens today, January 9 and will close on February 17, with finalists set to be announced at the end of March. Entrants can submit their nominations by completing an application form or submitting a video entry.

In addition to the 10 award categories, which includes ‘Global Business of the Year’ and ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’, the Chamber will also be awarding ‘Wales Business of the Year’ at the glitzy award ceremony hosted by broadcaster Andrea Byrne at the ICC Wales on May 18.

Paul Slevin, executive chair of Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid said : “SMEs play a vital role in driving the Welsh economy forward. The Wales Business Awards are a fantastic chance for these hardworking and resilient businesses to highlight their achievements and gain the recognition they deserve.

“The Wales Business Awards are always an important fixture in the Welsh business calendar, and even more so this year as we celebrate our 20th edition of the awards.”

Entries can now be submitted at https://cw-seswm.com/events/awards-2023-entry-form/