INVERCLYDE is buzzing after the launch of the 12th annual Bee’s Knees Awards.

A who’s who of the business community gathered at the Waterfront Cinema to officially open the competition to find the best local organisations.

Categories include ‘most promising new business’ and ‘best performing large business’.

The deadline for entering the awards, which are organised by Greenock Chamber of Commerce, is Monday 23 February A shortlist will then be selected to go forward and make presentations to the category judging panels in mid-March before the final ceremony and gala dinner in a marquee at the Chartroom in Inverkip on Friday 5 June.

Entries should be made online at www.greenockchamber.co.uk