LLOYDS TSB Commercial has renewed is sponsorship of the East of England Businesswoman of the Year Awards. Organised by the Suffolk branch of the Institute of Directors, the awards acknowledge the success, creativity and commitment of women running and leading businesses throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

LLOYDS TSB Commercial has renewed is sponsorship of the East of England Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

Organised by the Suffolk branch of the Institute of Directors, the awards acknowledge the success, creativity and commitment of women running and leading businesses throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Lloyds TSB Commercial returns as lead sponsor for a third year, with the announcement marking the first stage in a series of activities aimed at finding this year's winners.

Launch events are planned in each of the six counties in the coming weeks. To register, or for further details, call Caroline Kearney on 07917 699498, email caroline@iod-suffolk.co.uk or visit www.eebw.co.uk.

Steve Elsom, Lloyds' commercial banking director in East Anglia, said: “We are committed to supporting businesses maximise their potential and help them nurture their entrepreneurial skills.

“During the unprecedented times that we have all seen of late, it is great to be able to recognise the drive, desire and determination that women in business have demonstrated across the region.”