The King’s Award for Enterprise
The King’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious business award in the UK.
The award celebrates outstanding achievement in four categories:
- innovation
- international trade
- sustainable development
- promoting opportunity through social mobility
The award was created in 1965 and renamed following the Accession of King Charles III. By attaching His Majesty’s name to these awards, The King is continuing Queen Elizabeth’s legacy of recognising the significant contribution of volunteers.
The awards process
Both businesses and non-profit enterprises can enter. It is free to take part, and you can apply for more than one category.
There are a range of entry criteria to be met in order to apply.
The awardees will be announced on 6 May, the anniversary of HM The King’s Coronation.
Key dates for the diary
- 6 May
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Application period opens
- 9 September
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Application period closes
- 28 October
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Shortlisted and unsuccessful organisations notified
- 14 November
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Shortlisted organisations for international trade and innovation categories are asked to provide verified commercial figures
- End of March/Early April
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Successful organisations notified and unsuccessful organisations receive feedback
- 6 May
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Successful organisations officially announced in the London Gazette
- Summer
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Royal reception held for award recipients
Successful winners
Winners are:
- invited to a Royal reception
- able to fly The King’s Awards flag at the business main office, and use the emblem on marketing materials
- given a Grant of Appointment (an official certificate) and a commemorative crystal trophy
The awards are valid for five years.
After the awards are announced, the Lord-Lieutenant presents the award to the successful businesses on behalf of HM The King.
East Sussex winners
2023
Focus SB (International Trade)
2025
Community Energy South Ltd (Sustainable Development)
Amack Group Ltd (International Trade)
Community Products UK Ltd (Sustainable Development)
