The Kings Awards for Enterprise

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are free to enter. You can apply for more than one award.

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for businesses, recognising and celebrating business excellence across the UK. The recipients of the awards demonstrate outstanding success in their respective fields of innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity (through social mobility).

Award recipients often state that their achievement has opened new doors for them in terms of securing new contracts, venturing into new markets, and further developing their business. If successful in receiving a King’s Award for Enterprise, the organisation receives a Grant of Appointment, and is able to display the award emblem for up to 5 years, and access to a thriving alumni network of previous award recipients!

The next application round is open now until midday 12th September 2023. Almost all UK businesses can apply, and the application process is free and straightforward. Eligible businesses are free to apply for one or more categories.

To read about eligibility and how to apply: click here

The Lieutenant of Cheshire and her deputy are looking to support local companies with their applications. If you are looking for support, please register your interest here.

You can now apply for the 2024 Awards until midday on 12 September 2023.

You’ll need to:

- create an account and register your details
- answer questions about your eligibility - this should take less than 15 minutes
- submit your application by midday on 12 September 2023

Apply Now

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