IS YOUR business worth shouting about?

Now in its fifth year, the North East Cheshire Business Awards 2015 is ready to celebrate local success stories but the clock is ticking for people to get their entries in.

The awards promise to be even bigger and more high profile than ever, and will culminate with a fantastic glittering black tie gala dinner at The Mere Resort in Knutsford November 19.

Sue Bowden from Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce, which is organising the awards, said: “We’re extending the deadline for entries into the awards for just one week to ensure everyone that wants to enter doesn’t miss the opportunity.

"The response this year has been amazing and it will be a record year for entries – if you’re still thinking about putting in an entry, do it now – if you don’t enter, you won’t win! And as any of our previous winners will tell you, the pride in standing on that stage and being handed your award is sensational.”

There are 10 categories and entries are welcome from all businesses, regardless of size, across Knutsford, Wilmslow and Macclesfield including Adlington, Alderley Edge, Bollington, Chelford, Gawsworth, Handforth, Poynton, Rushton Spencer, Siddington, Styal and Woodford.

The categories are:

Business of the Year Turnover over £5 million

Business of the Year Turnover £1 million to £5 million

Small Business of the Year

Innovation & Design

Excellence in Customer Service

Team of the Year

Best use of Social Media

Start-up of the Year

Best Design/Creative Campaign

Best Company to Work For

Closing date for entries is October 7. Entry is free and forms are available via the website www.necbawards.co.uk.

There are a few opportunities still available for businesses interested in sponsorship packages.

For further information, please contact Sue or Jayne at Macclesfield Chamber on 01625 665940 or email info@macclesfieldchamber.co.uk