Look North's Amy Garcia set to present Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards

Shane Young, operations director at Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, said: "With her impressive background and her unwavering dedication to her community, Amy was the perfect choice to celebrate and honour the achievements of businesses in our region, and we are looking forward to giving her a warm welcome."

Ms Garcia is a well-known face on TV screens across Yorkshire, having presented the region's most-watched news programme, BBC Look North, for 10 years. Her commitment to charity has previously seen her abseil down a 120-foot building, be strapped to an aeroplane, and plunge into caves beneath the Yorkshire Dales, helping to raise thousands of pounds for Children in Need.

Throughout the evening, Ms Garcia will present winners with awards from nine different categories and will also be responsible for crowning the winner of the Business of the Year Award.

Now in its fourteenth year, this year's awards introduces a new category, the Sustainability Award, which recognises businesses demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental practices and positively impacting the local community.

Businesses of all sizes and sectors within South Yorkshire's 'S' postcode area, as well as members of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, are invited to participate by submitting nominations.

Entries are now open and will close on Friday, September 1. Individuals and organisations are encouraged to put forward deserving businesses that have made a significant impact in their respective categories.

In addition to the category awards, the awards will also recognise the contributions of longstanding businesses that are celebrating their 25th, 50th, 75th and 100th anniversaries, with a special salute to business award.