The inaugural awards, created by Innovators Magazine and the Herald Scotland, is a celebration of the innovation economy and its contribution to developing sustainable ecosystems.
Jaw Brew, the Glasgow beer maker working miracles with bread, is one of those in contention for the circular economy gong, along with biotech companies Celtic Renewables and 3f bio; and energy engineering firm Synergie Environ.
Tickets for the ceremony, which will take place on 13 September at the Glasgow Science Centre, are on sale now.