THE great and good of the Thurrock business world will gather tonight for the borough’s annual business awards.

The ceremony, sponsored by DP World and organised by the Gazette’s parent company Newsquest, will take place at the Civic Hall, in Grays, and will be compered by TV and radio personality James Whale.

Categories awarded on the night include apprentice of the year, sponsored by Thurrock Council, entrepreneur of the year, sponsored by Orsett Hall, and business man and woman of the year, sponsored by IKBBI.

The winners will go on to the county finals later this year.