South Shore businesses are vying to be named exporter of the year by the province.
Nova Scotia Business Inc. has named the 10 finalists for the award.
They include Cedar Bay Grilling Company in Blandford, Pierce Fisheries in Lockeport and Eel Lake Oyster Farm in Yarmouth County are among the nominees.
The finalists have already received regional export achievement awards.
Minister of Business Mark Furey says the award is a celebration of the private sector growth that is driving economic development across the province.
The provincial award will be handed out Thursday during a ceremony in Halifax.
