The finalists of Enfield’s annual business awards have been announced.

Organised by Enterprise Enfield, the competition is into its ninth year.

The winners of each of four categories will presented with a £1,000 prize cheque.

Entries were scored by a panel of three judges in each category which included Enfield Borough Council, Barclays, Enfield Business Retailers Association, The RSA Trust, Financing Start Up Enterprise and Enterprise Enfield.

Enterprise Enfield’s Chief Executive, Des Johnson, said, “We had a great response to our awards competition this year. As always - so many strong entries from Enfield businesses, the quality was higher than ever, which made judging very difficult.  All our finalists should be congratulated on their excellent achievements.”

The nominees are:

Start-up business of the year award (for businesses trading for less than two years)

  • Joanna Campos de Pinho, of Campino Embroidery Service
  • Stacey Chapman, of Enfield Community Acupuncture

Business of the year award (for businesses trading for more than two years)

  • Justin Kumaran, of Halo Dogs
  • Olivia Wakeford, of Streetz Ahead

Enfield retailer of the year award

  • Ken Waterhouse, of Homecare Preferred
  • Elise Mehmet, of Tanning Station

Young entrepreneur of the year (for business owners aged 18-to 30)

  • Betty Adamou of Research Through Gaming Ltd
  • Styliana Vasili of Viva La Vita

The event will take place at the Royal Chace Hotel, in Enfield, on Wednesday, December 3.