On the eve of the winners announcement for 2025 Cheshire Lieutenancy ran a successful workshop for over 60 organisations, large and small, considering making an application for a King's Award for Enterprise for 2026. A King's Award for Enterprise is the highest official UK award for outstanding achievement by UK businesses.
This year King's Awards for Enterprise saw 199 businesses recognised nationally across all four categories nationwide; 116 for International Trade, 46 for Innovation, 27 for Sustainable Development and 10 for Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility. Cheshire organisations submitted 21 applications and received 7 awards which was on a par with last year. A strong performance given that applications were down this year.
The workshop offered hints and tips from previous recipients on how to submit the best entry and covered what the judges are looking for. It was designed to support organisations through the entry and rigorous selection process, making it as quick and easy as possible.
The workshop shared knowledge and advice from successful applicants and attendees met and got to know some of the businesses that are driving growth in the region and making a difference to communities and individuals. It included breakout sessions with successful recipient entries from the four categories.
Robert Davis, CEO at EA Technology, a recent recipient in the Innovation category said; "The award application window for 2026 is from 6th May to 9th September 2025, so it gives businesses and organisations the time to prepare and submit their entry (or entries) to give it their best shot to be successful. Sometimes it takes a while to assemble the data needed and to tell your story in the best possible way."
He added: "Congratulations go to this year's winners of a King's Award for Enterprise in Cheshire and everyone involved with the workshop."
For more information about the latest winners and how to make a strong application please visit: https:// www.cheshirelieutenancy.org.uk/the-kings-awards-for-enterprise/.