ORGANISATIONS and businesses in the Wiltshire area are being urged to take up the challenge of the Queen's Award for Enterprise.

Around 30 organisations in the Salisbury and Swindon areas of Wiltshire have so far applied for details of the 2003 awards, which are given for exceptional achievements in international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

The closing date is October 31. To apply call: 08705 13 44 86 or go to:

www.queensawards.org.uk