Votes for your favourite business close on Wednesday, March3 and must be submitted before 5pm.

You can still register your vote, or download a voting coupon from thebusinessawards.com.

Send voting coupons to Precedent Productions at PO Box H211, Hurlstone Park, NSW 2193.

Everyone who lodges a voting coupon will be in the running to win a Canon Ixus 900ti 10-megapixel camera.

The Hills Local Business Awards are made possible by the support of media partner, the Hills News and major sponsor Totally Home Bella Vista with support sponsors The Hills Shire Council, Castle Hill RSL, Stockland Baulkham Hills, Westfield North Rocks and Cherrybrook Village.

The Hills were increasingly becoming known as a growing, progressive region, trading globally with a strong and diverse skills base, awards organisers said.

The Hills Shire Council's vision is to encourage sustainable economic development that:

Promotes growth in the local business and industry;

Attracts educated and skilled employees;

Encourages visitors and expenditure; and

Nurtures local employment opportunities for residents.

The council is dedicated to providing services specific to the needs of local businesses, accompanied by business data and demographics.

For more information, contact the council's economic development and marketing team on 98430131 or visit the council's website, thehills.nsw.gov.au.

F or further information about the Business Awards, contact Precedent Productions on 85775060 or visit thebusinessawards.com.