Launched on the 24th September, the 2009 awards are billed to be the biggest and most successful to date. The awards are designed to recognise the achievements of local businesses, excellence in management and the contribution that individuals and organisations make to the island.

Now in their eighth year, the Awards would not be possible without the loyal support of long-standing sponsors - Play.com, NatWest, Jersey Telecoms, Garenne Group, Indigo Lighthouse, Guiton Group and Altis Partners.

For the 2009 awards, Altis Partners will be sponsoring the Medium Business Category and BPP Professional Education is supporting a new award 'Manager of the Year'. Mindful of the ever-increasing interest in a greener agenda, a new environmental award has also been introduced sponsored by the Jersey Electricity Company.

New sponsor, Condor Ferries has taken up the reins in sponsoring the Community Award as the previous long-term sponsor Garenne Group is now providing sponsorship support for the key note speaker.

The glittering gala night, at which the awards will be presented, is planned for 26th February 2010 in the Queens Hall, Fort Regent.

Closing date for entries is 26th November 2009 at 5.00pm, except for the Condor Ferries Community Award and the Jersey Electricity Company Environmental Award which is 15th January 2010 at 5.00pm. The business support team at Jersey Enterprise is available to advise on which category to enter and help companies with their submission.