Three businesses in the Vale of Glamorgan have been revealed as finalists for the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2023 by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid.

Hundreds of businesses across Wales of all sizes and sectors entered to compete for Wales' most prestigious accolades in the awards' special 20th anniversary year.

43 companies have been named as finalists across 10 categories, recognised for their innovation, creativity and resilience.

Penarth's Abigail Walker of Abigail Walker Lingerie and Llantwit Major's Ella Jones of Ancora Equestrian Ltd will be competing for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year prize.

Another business to bag a top spot is Barry-based Sparkles Cleaning Services Wales and West Limited which is nominated for the Workplace Wellbeing Award.

The winners will be announced at a glitzy award ceremony hosted by broadcaster Andrea Byrne at the ICC Wales on 18 May. One finalist will also be awarded the 'Wales Business of the Year' award, sponsored by Atradius, during the evening.

Paul Butterworth, Interim CEO of Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said: "The Wales Business Awards highlight the best of business in Wales across all sizes and sectors and allows us to celebrate the incredible contributions they have made for their customers, employees and the wider economy.

"We would like to congratulate those who have secured their places as finalists in this special anniversary year and look forward to announcing the winners in May!"

Tickets for the ceremony can be booked via https://my.cw-seswm.com/calendar_detail.html?eid=A4718C92-F424-4627-90BF-983C3843A5AE