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The King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of:

Eligibility

be based in the UK (including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man)
have a good compliance record with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) - for example, showing you pay the right amount of tax on time
be a self-contained enterprise that markets its own products or services and is under its own management
have at least 2 full-time UK employees or part-time equivalents
demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance practices

Your organisation can be a business, non-profit or in the public sector.

Each of the award categories has additional entry criteria.

If you get an award you’ll be:

invited to a Royal reception
presented with the award at your company by one of The King’s representatives, a Lord-Lieutenant
able to fly The King’s Awards flag at your main office, and use the emblem on your marketing materials (for example, on your packaging, advertisements, stationery and website)
given a Grant of Appointment (an official certificate) and a commemorative crystal trophy

The awards are valid for 5 years.

Organisations that got an award have reported benefiting from:

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

You can now apply for the 2025 Awards until 1pm on 12 September 2024.

You’ll need to:

Read more about eligibility and how to apply at www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise

Contact the King’s Awards Helpline if you need help.