NOT signed up for the Warrington Business Awards yet?

Those who have not yet had the chance to put themselves forward still have time because the deadline for entries has been extended to Monday, May 10.

Entering has never been easier and all you have to do is go to warringtonguardian.co.uk/business_ awards_2010/ to enter your business online. Categories available to enter include business person of the year, which is being sponsored by Forshaw Davies Ridgway.

Charles Agar, partner at FDR, said: “The past couple of years have been economically tough but in Warrington there have been many success stories during this period. We believe that it is important these triumphs are acknowledged and rewarded.

“A successful economy requires strong leadership. We believe our business person of the year award will recognise those individuals who have led their business through the recession with conviction, ambition and a clear strategy to achieve growth despite tough conditions.”

For those businesses who are just getting started in the borough they can nominate themselves for start-up business of the year.

Susannah Tyson, of Warrington Business School, which is sponsoring the category, said: “The awards are an important way for some of the young new businesses in Warrington to showcase some of their success.

“It also makes businesses sit down and think things through about what they have achieved and it’s good for staff morale.”

Meanwhile, if you think you can follow in the footsteps of last year’s retailer of the year, Corks Out, then we want to hear from you.

The category is being sponsored by Golden Square shopping centre, which has more than 140 retail units and attracts 13 million visitors a year.

Ian Cox, from Golden Square, said: “We are very proud to once again sponsor the retailer of the year award and feel it is important to reward excellence within Warrington and celebrate the success of these retailers.

“After what has been a very challenging time for retail, this award gives us the opportunity to set new standards for excellence and acknowledge genuine success.”

The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at the Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, on Friday, July 9.

For more details, call 426807.