The Cornwall Development Company has announced the launch of its Cornwall Business Awards 2017.

Any business based in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly can enter one or more of 14 award categories, which include Best New Business and Best Family Business. Around 300 business leaders will attend the awards dinner at St Mellion International Resort on Thursday, May 18.

Entries should be made online and the closing date for entries is midnight on Sunday, March 12.

A full list of the award categories and criteria, and an online entry form, are available now at www.cornwallbusinessawards.co.uk