The deadline for the inaugural South London Business Awards has passed and all focus is now on the event.

Top radio presenter David Jensen is to host the event at Crystal Palace Football Club on Monday, May 21.

More than 400 top business people from all over south London will gather at the club, to learn the identities of the winners and celebrate the achievements of the region's top companies and organisations.

The awards are sponsored by the Croydon Guardian, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Thackray Williams and The Priory Partnership.

The evening will begin with a champagne reception, followed by a gourmet four-course dinner. Guests will then be encouraged to dance the night away and those attending will be able to find out first hand who the judges have chosen.

There are eight awards up for grabs, including the south London business person of the year and best new business.

Other trophies include the much-coveted south London company of the year, which is sponsored by South London Business - a public and private partnership that promotes the economic development of south London.

Winners will be chosen by a high-powered panel of judges headed by Phil Walker, director of commercial banking at The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Organisers said winners could look forward to media coverage, a valuable sales and marketing boost and the enhanced staff motivation that comes from working for an award-winning organisation.

Table sales are going fast so if you would like to host a table for your customers, treating your staff or networking with the region's finest - book now to avoid disappointment.

For ticket availability call the awards office on 0870 609 3048.