THE search is on to find the Licensee of the Year. The British Institute of Innkeeping, is running the pub Oscars and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in London next March.

There will be a £1,000 prize and entrants will have their knowledge of the licensing laws tested and judges will visit the 18 regional finalists. The award is open to managers, tenants, leasees and freeholders. To nominate your licensee contact Laura Janes at the BII on 01276 417805 or e-mail: laura@bii.org for an entry form. Closing date is October 13 2001.