Each entry is profiled in the Medway Messenger and there is a lavish gala evening for the finalists in November.

The awards have an uncapped turnover limit. Three experienced judges will assess each applicant on equal terms regardless of size. All companies must be privately owned and run.

There are some entry tips from one of our judges click here. Your business rates must be paid to Medway Council and you must have traded for a year to 1 January 2016.

    These awards are now closed. This year's Finalists are under the news section