Employers of the year will be celebrated for the first time as Merton's best businesses are honoured with awards.

Has an employee gone the extra mile in the community? Perhaps you work for the most creative or the most environmentally friendly business in the borough.

Are you the best boss ever and want everyone to know?

Nominate your business for the Merton Chamber of Commerce's Merton's Best Business Awards.

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Dozens of invited guests packed into South Thames College's Taste Restaurant for the launch of the third awards on Tuesday.

With the economy in Merton continuing to flourish, the awards will celebrate achievement in a range of categories, from Best New Business to Best Green Business, and the brand new Employer of the Year.

Chamber chief executive Diana Sterck said: “This is your chance to apply and showcase your business.”

Speaking at the launch event, council leader Stephen Alambritis said: “We hope to see from the entrants variety, innovation and enterprise.”

Last year's overall winner was the Crown Lane Studio, which also got the green award for being carbon neutral.

Entries are open until June 17.

To see a full list of categories and full details of how to enter, visit www.mertonbestbusiness.co.uk