Business Link has announced the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and the Humber awards - now in their 6th year - which aim to celebrate and recognise the achievements of social entrepreneurs in the region.

Sponsored by Business Link the SEYH Awards provide a platform for Social Enterprises in Yorkshire and the Humber to showcase themselves and their achievements, culminating in an awards dinner to be held on 21 October 2009 at Doncaster Racecourse.

The Awards:

There are five award categories:

• Start up of the Year
• Social Enterprise in Education
• Innovation in Enterprise
• Social Entrepreneur of the Year
• Social Enterprise of the Year

Judges will be looking for outstanding examples of businesses that are delivering real social impact and competing effectively in a commercial market.

More information at Business Link's website