TIME is running out for nominations for awards showcasing the achievements of the region's businesswomen.

The Women in Business Awards 2004, in association with The Northern Echo, will be held at the Thistle Hotel, in Middlesbrough, on Thursday, June 17. The deadline for entrants is tomorrow.

Individuals can enter or nominate someone else.

Event organiser Hilary Dunne said: "The Women in Business Awards 2004 are an opportunity to show staff how important their roles are.

"It is not too late to enter the awards and give employees or bosses the credit they deserve."

To mark the range and diversity of achievement, several awards covering every facet of working life are up for grabs.

The award categories are: Training and Development; Against Adversity; Manager of the Year; Creative Product/Service; Young Entrepreneur of the Year; Best Community-based Business; Networker of the Year; Juggler of the Year and the Incredible Colleague of the Year.

For information on nominating someone, or to arrange tickets, call (01325) 281265, or visit www. eemnorth-east.co.uk and click on the Women in Business logo.