NORTH-EAST healthcare companies are being urged to enter a regional awards ceremony.

The Biomedical Awards, formerly Business for Life, celebrates the success of biomedical firms, and includes categories such as outstanding growth, innovation and technology and promising technologist of the year.

Organised by Bionow, the awards take place in the Baltic Centre, in Gateshead, on Thursday, February 28.

Geoff Davison, Bionow chief executive, said: “This area is home to a fantastic array of innovative, forward thinking and successful businesses passionate about biomedical and life sciences, and we look forward to receiving some excellent nominations.”

The awards are open to both members and non-members of Bionow, and the closing date for entries is Friday, February 8.

See bionow.co.uk for more information.