FIRST National Bank and the KZN Top Business Portfolio team have announced the sixth annual FNB KZN Top Business Portfolio Awards.The awards are a platform to recognise the successful companies and organisations that operate in KwaZulu-Natal.

They have become a highlight on the KZN business calendar. They offer an excellent opportunity for all business sectors to showcase their achievements to their peers.

This year's event will be held on the evening of June 28 at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban.

Said Preggie Pillay, FNB KZN chairperson: "FNB is proud to be associated with the awards that seek to stimulate economic activity and growth in the province.

"FNB works through a strategy of partnerships and we feel the collaboration between the bank and the Top Business Awards fits firmly with our strategy."

There are 13 categories in this year's event, and they focus mainly on recognising business and organisational success across the economic sectors in both the private and public arenas.

Entrants must incorporate best business practices while contributing to the socio-economic growth of KwaZulu-Natal.

Said Lalita Dhasiar-Ventura, co-publisher of the KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio: "By recognising and communicating the achievements of successful companies and organisations, they serve as an example and an inspiration to others to do business in the province."

For more information about the awards, visit www.topbusiness.co.za.

Entries close on Friday, June 15.

-- Witness Reporter.