The annual Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards launch tomorrow on Thursday, 1 May 2014 and are open to businesses across the Hunter.

Now in their twenty-first year, there are over 20 award categories, ranging from Arts and Crafts, Retail and Health, through to Young Entrenpenuer of the Year and Business of the year.

The awards close on Friday, 18 July 2014, with the presentation being held on Friday, 5 September 2014 at Maitland Town Hall.

Sponsorship is still coming in so if this is something that would interest your business, it’s not too late.

Major sponsors for the event include Maitland Mercury and The Advertiser, Coal & Allied, Eye Design, Akuna Care and MA Technology. Support sponsors include Ogishi Glass Art Studio, Cessnock City Council and Maitland City Council.

Sponsorships are still available for interested businesses.

Entry packs will be available for download from the Hunter Region BEC website from tomorrow.