Entries are open for the British Tradesperson on the year award.

The annual competition, organised by Screwfix and supported by Mitsubishi Motors, aims to highlight and recognise the great work tradespeople do in the region.

Screwfix, which has a store in Cirencester, will select the best tradespeople to face-off in a regional heat and from there, 10 finalists from across the UK will head to the national final in July, where they will compete in front of an esteemed judging panel consisting of industry experts.

This year's winner takes home the coveted title of Britain's Top Tradesperson 2018, which will transform their business, but they also drive away in a brand new Mitsubishi L200 Warrior pick-up truck worth £33,000.

Caroline Welsh, director of brand and marketing at Screwfix, said: "The award is only given to top tradespeople who can demonstrate that they go above and beyond in their trade.

"It’s for those who can show how they are adapting to change in the industry, have a positive impact on their community, invest in the future of the trade or show true professionalism in every job they complete.

"This is our biggest competition of the year, designed to showcase the fantastic tradespeople in the industry.

"It’s the ninth year we have run this competition and we want to continue to celebrate and reward successful tradespeople from all across the UK that deliver quality work, often without gaining recognition they deserve."

Entries are open until 3 June 2018, with regional finalists selected and competing later that month. In July the finalists will compete at the national finale to be crowned the overall winner.

To find out more visit the Screwfix store in Cirencester, or head to screwfix.com/btt to enter.