FBM Holidays have been nominated as a finalist in the upcoming West Wales Business Awards, which are due to take place in January.

The awards, which are run by the owners of some of Wales’ largest online news outlets, like WalesOnline, will be held in Llanelli, and FBM Holidays will compete in the tourism and leisure category.

Nominations for the West Wales Business Awards began in November, with an independent panel of judges deciding that FBM Holidays should be shortlisted against interest from hundreds of other applicants in the category which recognises involvement in leisure and tourism sector.

The category award will go to the business which is specifically involved in tourism or the hospitality industry and can demonstrate how it has increased visitor numbers and contributed to the marketing and popularity of the region as a destination for holidays, short breaks or business events.

The black tie event will take place on Friday, January 19, at Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli, and will be hosted by Frances Donovan and the guest speaker is Wales and Briths Lions legend Shane Williams. The awards are made up of nine categories, plus there is an award for best business overall.

The categories for the awards are for retail, agricultural, manufacturing - small and large, services, tourism and leisure, construction, small business, food and drink and training and development.

Thom James, marketing executive at FBM Holidays, said: “We are pleased and proud to be nominated for these prestigious awards, and to do so not only representing Pembrokeshire, but at an awards ceremony that does so much to showcase the very best that West Wales as a region is something quite special. To be part of such a great group of businesses nominated to represent such a vast area is a real honour. Credit must go to our lovely customers, our property owners who allow us to showcase their exceptional holiday lets, and also our fantastic staff for this wonderful opportunity.”

The firm was started back in 1833 and has been holiday letting since the turn of the 20th century. Now one of the most successful holiday lettings agencies in Pembrokeshire and West Wales, these awards not only highlight the growth of the company in the last 12 months, but also the forward-thinking nature of the current business.