Highlands and Islands businesses have been urged to enter an annual awards scheme.
Entry is now open for the SCDI Highlands and Islands Annual Business Excellence Awards 2016, which take place in Inverness in September.
The event recognises excellence in a variety of categories and awards are presented to organisations which have demonstrated outstanding success.
Fraser Grieve, Highlands & Islands Regional Director, SCDI, said: “This year marks our 17th SCDI Highlands and Islands Annual Dinner and Business Excellence Awards and we are once again looking forward to receiving entries from businesses across the Highlands and Islands.
“We are fortunate enough to host some exceptional businesses in the region and this event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate these successes, showcasing what outstanding business is being done across the Highlands & Islands.”
The awards are open to all businesses, both members and non-members of the SCDI, and are free to enter. The closing date for entries is Monday 1st August.
The SCDI event takes place on 9 September at the Drumossie Hotel.