BT is backing the sixth annual Bolton and Bury Business Awards.
The communications giant has become a supporting sponsor through BT Business Connections.
The division specialises in developing services for the small and medium enterprise sector.
It is sponsoring the Innovation in Business category worth £2,000 to a company which has shown outstanding success in marketing and communication skills.
Mr Dave Mitchell, BT's Small Business Community Manager, said: "We believe in investing in local communities and through BT Business Connections we also help small companies take advantage of the latest communications technology.
"The Bolton and Bury Business Awards is a wonderful opportunity for BT to play its part locally and recognise the many excellent companies in these towns who strive to give their business a competitive edge."
Main sponsorship in this year's awards comes from Business Link Bolton & Bury and Warner Village Cinemas.
Mr Paul Davidson, Chief Executive of organisers Bolton Business Ventures, said: "We are delighted BT Business Connections has joined us as a supporting sponsor of the Bolton & Bury Business Awards. "BT is a world-class company and Bolton and Bury boast world-beating companies both large and small."
This year's gala prize presentation evening will be at the Last Drop Village Hotel on Friday, May 15.
Businesses interested in attending should contact Sylvia Phillips at BBV - 01204 391400.
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