Back on board for the third year in a row is Azets, which is sponsoring the Family Business of the Year category at the South Wales Argus Business Awards 20/21.

Azets is a specialist local accountants and business advisory group providing audit, payroll, corporate finance, tax and banking and finance services. It was previously known at Baldwins and before that Broomfield and Alexander.

Sarah Case, partner at Azets, said: "We are proud to be sponsoring the family business award because we understand the important role they play in our economy.

"Each family business is unique, whether run by siblings, husband and wife teams or by multi-generations, and we understand the challenges and pressures they face.

"We have vast experience with family businesses and help our clients manage current issues and build a successful framework for the future, providing them with advice and information specific to their needs.

"There are clear benefits to be had by entering yourself or your business into an awards category. Aside from it being a celebration of achievement and ensuring staff receive recognition for a job well done, it’s a great way of helping you to benchmark yourself or your business against competitors.

"Awards also provide a great opportunity to network with peers and, in cases where they are judged by leaders in the industry, there can be the additional bonus of being able to discuss ideas with them.

"Recognition at an awards ceremony is an amplification of all of the above and, for staff morale, is the icing on the cake. It can help attract new talent to a business and helps to increase a sense of trust and credibility, both among clients and the wider industry.

"Azets believes passionately in not only recognising and celebrating excellence, but in supporting local businesses to be the best they can.

"Who doesn’t like a pat on the back and independent confirmation that you are a leader in your industry? It doesn’t matter how old or how successful we or our businesses become, recognition of a special achievement is always welcome."

The awards will be held later this year as a virtual event. The website for entries will be coming soon.