We’re building up to the biggest business event of the year.

The Examiner Business Awards are one of the highlights of the year for companies across the region.

Each week, we’re showcasing the 10 categories available for firms or individuals to enter, introducing the category sponsors and looking back at the winners from last year.

Today, our coverage brings you two more categories to enter – the Business Hub Kirklees New Business of the Year and the University of Huddersfield Innovation and Enterprise Award.

It’s an opportunity for fledgling firms and those with bright ideas to make their mark with the judges and join a capacity audience at the awards dinner to be held on Thursday, November 3, at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Shortlisted companies in all 10 categories – along with the winner of the Chadwick Lawrence Business Person of the Year Award – will be invited to the event where they will meet the sponsors and mingle with leading figures from the regional business community.

The event will also include a top-rated guest speaker and networking once the formalities of the evening are over.

For more information and an entry form phone 01484 437702; or email businessawards@examiner.co.uk or go to www.examinerbusinessawards The closing date for entries is Friday, August 19, with judging to take place in September.