An annual competition for businesses in the borough is now open for entries.

The 2014 Enterprise Enfield Business Awards rewards businesses and entrepreneurs in four different categories.

There are prizes for start up business of the year, business of the year, Enfield retailer of the year, and young entrepreneur of the year.

Winners in each category will receive £1,000 and will have the opportunity to display the Business Award Winners logo on their website.

All shortlisted entrants are invited to attend the awards gala dinner and presentation ceremony, held at the Royal Chace Hotel in Enfield in December.

Last year’s start up award winner was Katy Davies, who said: "Winning the start up business award last year was a real boost for my cake making business, KatyBakey. I was thrilled.

"It really helped to raise my profile and get my work recognised - the £1,000 prize money came in handy too as I used it to invest in new equipment which allowed me to take my cake decorating to the next level.”

The awards are sponsored by Enfield Borough Council, the RSA trust, Let’s Go business hub and Financing Start Up Enterprise.