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The finalists for the Kent Excellence in Business Awards 2019 - better known as the KEiBAs - have been confirmed.
The judging panel has shortlisted a host of firms from across the county for what has long been acknowledged as the most prestigious awards ceremony of the year.
Companies had 16 categories to enter this year - including a new category, Valuing Disability Business of the Year. A special launch party for the event took place in January.
Once again, judges had a tough task in picking those who will be battling it out for glory at the gala awards night, which this year takes place on Thursday, June 20, at the Kent Event Centre in Detling - traditionally one of the highlights of the calendar.
The awards are staged and produced by KM Media Group and Kent County Council.
Geraldine Allinson, chairman of the KM Group, said: "We're so lucky with how much people support the event around the county and how much people get out of being a winner at KEiBA."
Cllr Mark Dance, cabinet member for economic development at Kent County Council, said: "Kent is full of vibrant businesses, some of the finest in the UK, and the KEiBAs are about celebrating the best of the best.
"Kent businesses are making a difference. They are showcasing what a great county Kent is to live, work and play - and long may that continue."
This year's finalists, in alphabetical order are:
Apprenticeship of the Year
Hospice in the Weald, Pembury
Sleeping Giant Media, Folkestone
Vital Parts, Maidstone
Business Commitment to the Community
Canterbury Rugby Club, Canterbury
Childrensalon, Tunbridge Wells
Red Eagle, Folkestone
Commitment to the Environment Award
Cooling's Nurseries, Knockholt
Frasers of Egerton, Ashford
Winterdale Cheesemakers, Wrotham
Construction Project of the Year
BBS Construction, Maidstone
Modus Construction Consultants, Faversham
Quinn Estates, Canterbury
Customer Service Award
ADM Computing, Canterbury
Colorcon, Dartford
InfoTech Solutions (UK), Rochester
Sleeping Giant Media, Folkestone
Employer of the Year
Colorcon Ltd, Dartford
Sleeping Giant Media, Folkestone
Tribeca Technology, Sittingbourne
Entrepreneur of the Year
Bulgaro Ltd, Sittingbourne
Vital Parts, Maidstone
ZENii , East Peckham
Exporter of the Year
Bedfont Scientific, Harrietsham
Haltons Food Services, Rochester
Vespa Design and Publishing, Canterbury
Family Business of the Year
Scallywags, Rainham
Team Hard Racing, Rochester
TPS Global Logistics, Aylesford
Walker Construction, Ashford
Large Business of the Year
Baxall Construction, Paddock
Childrensalon, Tunbridge Wells
Outset UK Group, Maidstone
Manufacturer of the Year
Bulgaro Ltd, Sittingbourne
Haltons Food Services, Rochester
Texcel Technology, Crayford
Medium Business of the Year
Catchpole & Rye Ltd, Pluckley
GingerMay, Tunbridge Wells
Orbital Internet Group, Canterbury
TPS Global Logistics, Aylesford
Small Business of the Year
A+C Studio, Margate
Elvis & Kresse, Sittingbourne
Kent Crisps & Kentish Condiments, Canterbury
The Recruitment Network, Ashford
Start-up of the Year
My Careers Options, Shoreham
Orchard Pods, Offham
Vidbuild, Bearsted
Technology Business of the Year
Clevertouch, Dartford
Lucas UK Group, Wrotham
PageSuite, Ashford
Valuing Disability Business of the Year
Bluewater, Greenhithe
Royal British Legion Industries, Aylesford
Twilight Cleaning, Tenterden
For more details on KEiBA 2019 click here.
For the full list of last year's winners, click here.