Launch of 2011 Highways Magazine Excellence Awards

The countdown to this year's Highways Magazine Excellence Awards has begun with the first call for entries.

The 2011 awards will be held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington on October 12.

Entering the awards this year has been made easier than ever thanks to a new online application process.

Companies can submit their entries using the online form, and upload all supporting documentation, via the dedicated website at http://www.hmea.co.uk/2011/

Highways Magazine publisher Neil Levett said: "The Excellence Awards have established themselves as the industry's premier prizes and continue to go from strength-to-strength.

"The awards are a great way to recognise private companies and for local authorities to demonstrate what an effective job they are doing to the local communities they work in.

"The online submission process is a natural step and will make entering the event quicker and easier for companies.

"It also reflects the growing trend for online media which is demonstrated by the instant popularity of Highways on Fridays."