The 2013 UK Bus Awards contest is now officially under way. Entries are invited to compete for 21 awards covering the full range of skills required to plan, promote and deliver high quality bus services to customers.

The key dates for the 2013 awards scheme have been announced. The events will follow a similar pattern to previous years, with nominations closing in early June. Judging will take place during late July and early August, the short-list announcement will be in early October, followed by the Presentation Ceremony on November.

Bus companies, their partners in local government and supporting organisations across Britain are today celebrating their great success in the prestigious 2012 UK Bus Awards - as an audience of 700 gathered in the prestigious London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane for the 17th annual ceremony.

The UK Bus Awards web site offers a range of news, information and facilities about the awards.

You can use this site to get the latest news about the current scheme, or read about previous winners. Other features include: