An annual Buckinghamshire awards are launching seven new categories this year to celebrate the talented and hardworking people in the county.

This is the fourth year that Little Ankle Biters have held the awards, which attracted over 13,500 votes from Bucks families last year.

New for this year are categories that recognise businesses that have adapted and evolved their services whilst in lockdown.

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To nominate a family-friendly business that deserves recognition, visit the Little Ankle Biters website

A shortlist will be revealed when voting opens on February 1, followed by a virtual or in-person event to announce winners later on in the year.

Company co-founder and editor of Little Ankle Biters, Michelle Cairncross, hopes the awards can help the community celebrate its local assets.

She said: “The Little Ankle Biters’ Awards are nominated and voted for by local people, providing us all with a chance to put a smile on the faces of those who have worked amazingly hard to keep our families safe and happy.

“The COVID restrictions placed on our daily lives have provided us all with a far greater appreciation of those who contribute to our local community.

“Last year was an enormous challenge for everyone – for parents and carers trying to keep a protective layer of positivity around our family unit, and for family-friendly businesses that needed to adapt and change like a chameleon to ensure survival.”

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The full list of categories are:

• Best Charity or not for profit organisation (new)

• Best Local Independent Business (new)

• Best Pregnancy Service (new)

• Best New Business (new)

• Best New Product/Service (new)

• Best for the Grown Ups (new)

• Best Community spirit (new)

• Best Family Friendly place to eat

• Best Theatre

• Best Museum

• Best Soft Play

• Best Children’s Party Entertainer

• Best Children’s Party Venue

• Best Party Supplier

• Best Children’s Sports Club

• Best Children’s Activity Class

• Best Family Attraction