THE list of companies that are in the running for Trafford's leading business prizes - the Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce Business Awards - has been released.

The shortlist is made up of many of the most go-ahead and innovative enterprises in the borough.

The awards, sponsored by Turkish Airlines, will take place on 20th October 20 at the Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham.

The full list of contenders is:

Small Business of the Year Sponsored by Slater Heelis.

Altrincham HQ, Didi’s Boutique and MiniMe Marketing & PR Consultancy.

Start Up Business of the Year Sponsored by Sale & Altrincham Messenger.

Jameson and Partners, Nettl of Altrincham and Azoomee.

Retailer of the Year Sponsored by Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce.

Betty & Belle, Pulsera & Shoetique.

Property Team of the Year Sponsored by Together.

TEM Property Group, homes4u & Trafford Housing Trust.

Young Apprentice of the Year Sponsored by Trafford College.

Eleanor Finch, Veronica Macahilas and Jack Hagan.

Provider of Professional Services Sponsored by homes4u.

Blackstone Solicitors Ltd, Gresham Wealth Management & Informed Solutions.

Leisure & Tourism Sponsored by Turkish Airlines.

Cresta World Travel, Altrincham French Festival & Altrincham Market Traders.

Charity of the Year Sponsored by MLP Law.

Forever Manchester, Altrincham FC Community Sports Trust & St Ann’s Hospice.

Customer Service of the Year Sponsored by Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce.

Bluebell Fitted Furniture, Bluebird Care Trafford & Essential Insurance.

Business of the Year Sponsored by Trafford Council.

Premium Collections, Salutions T/A Hale & Bowdon Magazine & Bluebell Fitted Furniture.

The winners will be announced on October 20 at the business awards dinner and Turkish Airlines is donating a pair of flights from Manchester to Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa or Far East in their network that will be given away during the Heads and Tails competition.

Ismail Selim Ecirli, general manager for Manchester at Turkish Airlines said: “Turkish Airlines is incredibly proud to be sponsoring the Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2016.

"We are delighted to collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce to support the achievements of local businesses in the Greater Manchester area. Turkish Airlines currently flies to 116 countries, more than any other airline across the globe and is one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe. This partnership is an important one as it rewards local businesses that share in our vision of growing the region.”

The event will get underway with a Champagne reception courtesy of the Cresta Court Hotel followed by a three course meal.