JUST days remain for Keighley businesses to enter a glittering awards scheme.

Tuesday (Mar 31) is entries deadline day for this year's prestigious Keighley Business Awards.

And organisers have issued a final plea to companies not to miss out on the opportunity of a coveted accolade in the annual extravaganza.

"Entries have been coming in thick and fast and time is running out for those businesses wanting to take part but which still haven't entered," said Keighley town centre manager Philip Smith, chairman of the organising committee.

"We are issuing a last appeal to those people to come forward.

"The response to this year's awards has been fantastic. We're very pleased.

"The awards are now an established highlight of our business calendar and this year's will further build on the tremendous success of the previous two events.

"There are exciting new award categories and more opportunities to promote local enterprises."

Awards will be presented across 10 categories, with a top accolade going to the overall Business of the Year.

Categories up for grabs include New Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Independent Trader of the Year, Manufacturer/Engineering Business of the Year, Apprentice/Trainee Business of the Year, Financial/Professional Services Business of the Year, Excellence in Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility, Excellence in Overseas Trade and Success Through Innovation and Diversification.

BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration – who compered last year's awards ceremony – will return to host the 2015 event, being held at Victoria Hall on June 12.

Mr Smith said on-screen advertising is available at the event, and there is also an opportunity for an associate sponsor.

"We're expecting more than 240 people to be there – only a few tickets remain – so it is a great chance to promote your business to a wide audience of people," he added.

Sponsors already signed-up include Airedale Springs – which last year picked up three awards including the top title – and Fenetic Wellbeing, which was victorious at the inaugural awards in 2013.

Visit keighleybusinessawards.co.uk/ for further details and to enter.