A record 40 finalists are competing for this year's 2012 Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA).

This awards scheme is staged and produced by Kent County Council and the KM Group to recognise and reward excellence in Kent's businesses.

The Kent Excellence in Business Awards have a high profile and winning this accolade will say a lot about the quality of the organisation and the strength of the management team. These awards attract a wide range of entries from across a variety of sectors - but the winners all have one thing in common – they are truly excellent at what they do and have proved this in their entry

We are delighted that two Produced in Kent Members have been shortlisted

Winterdale Cheesemakers in the Business Commitment to the Environment Category and Berties Woods Fuels in the Start Up Business of the Year.

Robin Betts of Winterdale was delighted to reach the final three. " We are pleased that our commitment to the environment has been recognised. It is possible to be a successful business whilst being committed to good environmental practises."

The winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner in June www.keiba.co.uk