BUSINESSES in North Yorkshire are being given a final opportunity to enter this year's Press Business Awards.

The awards, now in their 24th year, recognise the achievements of all kinds of businesses, large and small, across different sectors and in various areas of best practice.

Entries have been pouring in from across the region, with the awards open to businesses within the circulation area of The Press.

The awards, sponsored by insurance firm Hiscox, will celebrate the triumphs on business in 15 differenty categories, with an overall winner announced on the night.

With the finalists announced in August, the awards culminate in a celebratory evening, with a glittering black tie dinner at York Racecourse on November 20.

The deadline was today, but in order to give business across the patch the chance to be shout about their success, we've extended it by a further two weeks.

Business now have until August 8 to enter. Visit www.thepressbusinessawards.co.uk to find out more.