252 businesses have been crowned winners of The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024.
In 2024, businesses have received awards across the four categories;
- 161 in the International Trade category
- 59 for Innovation
- 29 for Sustainable Development
- 8 for Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility
With 5 businesses receiving awards in 2 categories.
Huge congratulations to every recipient, this really is a fantastic achievement and an incredible opportunity to grow further and make a bigger impact!
2024 Winners
Recipients of the 2024 King’s Awards for Enterprise include;
3D Technologies – One of only 5 recipients of both awards for International Trade and Innovation. The Warwickshire company specialises in developing and bringing to market innovative solutions for accurately measuring motion in 3-dimensions using inertial sensors.
OCO Technology – Suffolk based business specialising in carbon capture, sustainable construction products and waste treatment. They have been awarded The King’s Award for Sustainable Development.
Oxford Summer Courses – Set up by Oxford graduates, Harry and Rob, offering educational programmes at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Eton College. Oxford Summer Courses have received a King's Awards for Enterprise for International Trade.
Harry Specters – Awarded The King’s Award for Promoting Opportunity. Not just a chocolatier, their mission is to offer confidence and hope to young autistic people by providing employment and free training at their Cambridgeshire factory.
You can read the full list of winners here.
About the Awards
The Award programme, now in its 58th year, has awarded over 7,000 companies since its inception in 1965.
Previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, the awards were renamed last year to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses.
I congratulate the recipients of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, who exemplify the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of British business.
I wish them every success and commend the invaluable contributions they make to communities both at home and overseas, helping to grow the UK economy.
Kevin Hollinrake, Minister for Enterprise
Winners of The King's Awards can look forward to receiving;
- Invitation to a Royal Reception
- Flag to fly at their main office, HQ or Factory
- Winner's emblem to use on marketing materials. For example; packaging, website, advertisements, stationary, company vehicles
- Grant of Appointment (an official certificate) and a commemorative crystal trophy presented to the company by the Lord Lieutenant of the County, appointed by The King
The awards are valid for 5 years.
How to Enter The King's Awards for Enterprise
Applications for The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2025 opened for entries 7th May 2024, and deadline 12th September 2024.
The awards have stringent eligibility criteria and a robust judging process.
But don't worry! We're running a free workshop to explain the ins and outs, and give you the insights you need to decide if you're ready to enter the awards.
Join us on 6 June 2024 @ 11am (BST) live on Zoom to learn more about the awards.
We have been supporting our clients to enter and win these awards year after year;
We are delighted to have won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category and would highly recommend Donna’s services. Her professional advice and guidance was invaluable during the application process, and we would like to thank her for all her efforts. With Donna’s help, we were able to put together a comprehensive submission for the esteemed award, and we are thrilled with the results.
Steve Kaye, Marketing Director at HiB Ltd
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