The quest for this year's outstanding Gippsland business awards is now up and running.
Headlining the awards is the Gippsland Business of the Year but there are also categories that recognise the wide range of business being conducted throughout the region.
Entries will close on May 24 with winners announced at a gala event on August 30 at Federation University at Churchill, the major sponsor of the awards.
Businesses based in Baw Baw Shire have been prominent in winning awards during the 26 years they have been running.

In addition to the major business of the year, businesses are encourag