THE closing date is fast approaching for the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce 2015 Business Awards, the region's largest and most prestigious business event.

It's free to enter and there are 11 different award categories to choose from including small business of the year, exporter of the year and entrepreneur of the year.

Entrants will also be entered into the regional heats of the British Chambers of Commerce Awards, with regional winners being entered into the national finals in London. The 2015 local awards take place on Thursday, June 11 at West Midland Safari Park, near Bewdley. Closing date is Friday, April 17 at 4pm. Enter now at: hwchamber.co.uk/events/awards