COMPANIES in the county have just a few hours left to submit their entries for this year's Hampshire Business Awards.

Three awards are up for grabs - the Bond Pearce Innovation Award, KPMG Company of the Year and The Royal Bank of Scotland International Trade Award.

There has been a significant amount of interest from firms looking to shout about their achievements.

Nick Page, commercial partner at Bond Pearce's Southampton office, said: "With a few hours to go until the deadline, time is ticking away for companies to get their completed forms to us.

Completed entries should be sent to Christina Gilbert at KPMG's Duke's Keep, Southampton, office by 5pm today.

Entries can be faxed to 023 8020 2004, or e-mailed to: HBA04@kpmg.co.uk