Around 500 people will attend the awards dinner at the Rum Warehouse in Liverpool on Thursday, October 12, where the winners of 14 business categories will be revealed

This year’s Merseyside Independent Business Awards ceremony has completely sold out.

The event takes place at the Rum Warehouse in Liverpool on Thursday, October 12, and will welcome 500 dinner guests.

This year’s event attracted a record number of entries and the winners will be announced across 14 categories, including start-up, digital, retail and trades & manufacturing, as well as the overall Merseyside Independent Business of the Year.

Click here to see the full awards shortlist

Organised by Morecrofts Solicitors and headline sponsored by Liverpool BID Company, the awards shine a spotlight on the region’s independent business community and its contribution to the local economy.

Alison Lobb, managing partner at Morecrofts Solicitors, said: “The MIB Awards are now in their fifth year and it’s extremely humbling to see tickets for the ceremony sell out in advance.

“There is such an appetite among all parts of the business community to celebrate the achievements of our independent sector. It never fails to amaze me.

“We are so proud of the awards and we tip our hats to all of the nominees, winners, sponsors and support organisations who combine to make it such a huge success.”