BUSINESSES in Somerset are being encouraged to submit their applications for the 2015 Somerset Business Awards with less than a week to go before entries close.

The Somerset Business Awards have a reputation for celebrating success within the county and annually recognise and celebrate outstanding businesses, employees and working processes.

The awards will take place on October 23 at the Wellsprings Leisure Centre in Taunton.

They are free to enter and businesses must nominate themselves, with 14 different categories available to entre.

The awards are sponsored by a variety of Somerset businesses from the county’s business community, including main sponsor, Albert Goodman.

To enter and for further information, visit somersetbusinessawards.org.uk.

The awards will officially close for entries on Friday August 21 August at 5pm.