By Valerie Martin

Copyright northernirelandworld

Hosted by the Mid Ulster Mail, the annual awards are the most prestigious event in the local business calendar. They recognise the talent, entrepreneurship and excellence that exists across the wide range of business and commerce across the Mid Ulster area. The awards will be presented at a glittering gala dinner on November 6 in The Royal Hotel, Cookstown, hosted by Adrian Logan. With a wide range of categories to suit all kinds of businesses, there are also brand new ones – Rural Business of the Year and Employee of the Year. Thre will also be the return of the very popular people’s choice award for Best Restaurant where the winner will be decided by a public vote. Thanks are extended to the headline sponsors for the awards, Henry Brothers, along with category PA McVey, Innotech, Cavanagh Kelly, Mid Ulster District Council, PA Duffy, McNicholl Caravans and Specialist Group. Julie McKeown, HR Director at Henry Brothers, said: “As a major contributor within Mid Ulster and a large employer in the region, at Henry Brothers, we want to celebrate the ambition, innovation, and resilience that drives our local economy forward. “Sponsoring the Mid Ulster Mail Business Excellence Awards is our way of recognising the incredible achievements of businesses in our community and supporting their thriving future. “We wish all applicants the best and look forward to championing the talent, entrepreneurship, and excellence that exists in Mid Ulster.” There are 14 categories to enter covering all aspects of business and industry. There really is a category to cover every business so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to give your favourite business a well-deserved pat on the back. The categories for this year’s awards are: For more details on the awards and how to enter go to www.midulsterbusinessawards.co.uk Entries to the awards will close on Monday, October 6, at 11pm.