SMALLER businesses in Surrey and West Sussex have a chance to shine and win prize money of up to £12,000, in the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Worldpay UK Business Awards 2017.

Entry is now open for these awards, which celebrate the cream of the small business world and reward smaller business excellence in all areas from Best Family Business to Employer of the Year. With 11 categories to enter, including four new ones for 2017, there is a category to suit every type of smaller business.

The FSB and Worldpay UK Business Awards 2017 will showcase business stars across the UK and once entries close on February 17, expert smaller business judges will select 11 category winners in 12 areas across the UK. This will see 132 small and medium-sized s being recognised for their hard work, business brilliance and innovation within their own geographical areas.

The final is on May 10.

Each of the 11 category winners will receive cash prizes of £2,000 and are in the running to be crowned the FSB Worldpay UK Business of the Year 2017. The exceptional business and overall winner awarded this accolade will also win a further cash prize of £10,000.

To enter, visit fsbworldpayawards.org.uk by February 17.