Entrepreneurs are hoping to be crowned the top dogs in business at an upcoming awards ceremony.

The Lambeth Business Awards 2012 will honour the most successful contributors to business in the borough across 12 categories, including best young entrepreneur and best new business.

Ross Feeney, South London Business’ director of business support, said the awards were testament to the "drive and determination" of the borough’s business leaders.

He said: "There continues to be a huge wealth of success stories among Lambeth’s businesses, including many new start-ups establishing themselves as well as some amazing business development and growth."

The awards will be launched on Friday, October 21 at the Nineteen Bar in Streatham High Road from 8am until 10am.