TIME is running out for businesses to enter this year's Hampshire business Awards.

This year's hopefuls have until midnight tonight to complete an online entry or submit a paper form for the Bond Pearce Innovation Award, KPMG Company of the Year or RBS International Trade Award.

Mark Price, RBS regional director, said: "We are looking forward to this year's awards being bigger and better than ever and would encourage any companies in the county still thinking of taking part to get their entry form submitted by tonight's deadline."

The winners will be announced at an awards dinner on September 15 at Southwick House, home of the planning operation for the D-Day landings. Entries can be made online at www.hampshirebusiness awards.com, or by calling Anthony Donohue on 023 8024 9420.