The Croydon Guardian is backing a bid to find the stars of the business community south of the Thames.

This newspaper has joined with some of the biggest companies in the South to sponsor the 2011 South London Business Awards, organised by South London Business and held in association with HSBC.

Entrants will compete for up to 12 different awards, covering businesses of all sizes as well as awards for commitment to the community, innovation, training and development, sustainability and entrepreneurship.

The award winners will be announced at a special ceremony at the Park Plaza Riverbank, London in June.

Other sponsors include Kingston University, Viridor, Gatwick Airport and Four Seasons Floral Design.

More information on booking tickets for the gala dinner and awards ceremony, as well as obtaining regular updates on the awards, is available at slbawards.co.uk.