Forth Valley College will play a vital role in running the event, which takes place on November 6 at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel.

Representatives from the college will also have the tricky task of being part of our judging panel.

Linda McKay, principal of Forth Valley College, said: "Last year's event was a tremendous success and as a college we were impressed by
the quality of the entries and the eventual winners.

"Forth Valley has changed immensely in recent years, just as the college has changed, and these awards serve to show the good work of a thriving local economy.

"The college works closely with businesses locally, nationally and internationally and was voted training provider of the year for Scotland last year, so we appreciate the importance of recognising business success. I look forward to this year's awards evening with great anticipation."

Richard Bell, managing director of Johnston (Falkirk) Ltd, said: "Last year's inaugural Falkirk Herald Business Awards were a great success and we are sure Forth Valley College will play a pivotal role in ensuring this year's event is as memorable."

There is still time to send in your application to be part of the business event of the year. Fledgling firms to well-established companies are all eligible to enter.

Following the successful inaugural event in 2007, the awards have been expanded to recognise more of the area's high achievers and there are now 12 categories in which you can enter.

Entry forms for all of the categories are available from www.falkirkherald.co.uk and clicking on the Business Awards 2008 link.

They can be submitted in online or printed out and posted in.Forms can also be obtained from our offices at Redbrae Road, Camelon; Manor Street, Falkirk; or North Street, Bo'ness.