JUDGING for the Echo’s South Coast Business Awards 2016 has begun.

This year sees radio station Wave 105 become a partner of the awards alongside Business South, Destination Southampton and main sponsor Trethowans.

Wave 105 is the south’s largest commercial radio station, reaching over half a million adults every month.

Commercial director Jon Brooks said: “Our involvement with The Echo’s Business awards is one that we are very proud of. In fact, Wave 105’s success as a business in its own right complements the values associated with these awards."

Businesses shortlisted for the awards will be revealed in the Echo in a series of articles starting on May 17.

The award winners will be announced at an evening ceremony to be held at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on July 14.

Tickets for the awards evening are priced £70+vat per person or £650 per table of 10. Included in the ticket price are a drinks receptions, three-course banquet with wine and entertainments.