Following the launch of the 11th Test Valley Business Awards, at The Potters Heronat Ampfield earlier this month, the entries are rolling in.

The awards have teamed up with newly re-opened George and Dragon at Hurstbourne Tarrant, to offer early entrants the exciting chance to win a three-cpurse course meal for two with a bottle of wine.

Recently restored to the highest standard and under new ownership, the George & Dragon is a beautiful 16th century coaching inn which serves excellent local food that changes with the seasons. Local ales and English lagers are available on tap and every wine on the list is available by the glass or carafe. Eight elegantly decorate, ensuite bedrooms are also available.

To be entered into this prize draw, simply enter your business, or nominate a deserving business, by November 30.

The categories and Gold Sponsors for 2015 are:

Doing Business Locally, sponsored by Taylored IT

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Active Staff

Innovation & Technology Award, sponsored by University of Southampton Science Park.

 New Business of the Year, sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council

Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Waltet

Customer Service Award, sponsored by cooking2cooling

The entry form and information on the criterion for each category can be found at tvbawards.org.uk.