Cwmbran-based Solar Buddies are in the running for three awards after being shortlisted for Innovative Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year plus its founders Kelli Aspland and Laura Griffin are finalists in the Entrepreneur of the Year category. Abersychan-based Purely Disposables,  is shortlisted for Start Up Business of the Year and Environmental Business of the Year

South Wales Argus business editor Jo Barnes said: "It really was tough trying to pick finalists from all the entries. We are really grateful to all the judges who took part and who, we think, have come up with a great selection on the shortlist. We are really looking forward to the awards evening on September 27 when the winners will be announced."

For more details of tickets for the awards evening, which is being held at the Newport Centre, contact Matt Berry on 01633 777043 or Samantha Taylor on 01633 777147.

Read the full shortlist at South Wales Argus