The Croydon Business Awards are back for 2013 and the new programme will be launched this week with the borough’s best businesses invited to go along.

The free launch event will be held on October 18 at Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

South London Business organised the awards and they are free to enter. The aim is to celebrate the many progressive businesses in the borough.

There are 11 different categories for businesses to enter. The awards will take place in May 2013 and will be followed by a gala dinner. It will all take place at the Fairfield Halls.

South London Business Chief Executive, Peter Pledger, said: “These awards are a must if you want to get your name out there and get the recognition you deserve.

“If you think you’re company has got what it takes to win such a prestigious award, then come along to this event and find out about how your business can benefit.”

Businesses should book their free ticket to the launch by emailing awards@southlondonbusiness.co.uk or for more information visit www.croydonbusinessawards.co.uk.