Businesses and marketing professionals from Newport and the surrounding area are being encouraged to enter Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards 2012, as The Chartered Institute of Marketing event returns for its fifth year with eight gongs up for grabs.

From SMEs to large corporate firms and public to private sector, Canmol is open to all business communities from across the country, who can demonstrate excellent results achieved through marketing.

All entries will be judged by 12 experts under the chairmanship of Dr Jonathan Deacon, Newport Business School and Chair of the Wales Board of the Institute. Professionals must enter online at www.canmol.com by the closing date of Tuesday July 31, 2012.