Could your business win a King’s Award for Enterprise?
The King’s Award for Enterprise is one of the most prestigious honours a UK business can receive — personally approved by His Majesty the King. If you’ve ever wondered whether your business could be in the running, now is the perfect time to find out.
The West Sussex Lieutenancy has recently hosted a webinar bringing together experts and award winners to walk Sussex businesses through everything you need to know. You can watch the full recording below.
What you’ll learn from the webinar
- What the King’s Award is, its history, and why it matters
- The five award categories: Innovation, International Trade, Sustainability, Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility, and the brand-new Young Founder category
- Who is eligible and what the application process involves (it’s free to apply!)
- Honest insights from local award winners Flare Audio and Artemis Aerospace on what the process was really like — and the difference it made to their teams and businesses
- Tips on how to write a strong application and the most common pitfalls to avoid
What’s in it for your business?
Winners receive the right to use the royal emblem for five years, alongside real, tangible benefits: stronger credibility with customers and partners, a boost to staff morale and pride, and standout authority in international markets. Past winners have reported the award opening doors to new contracts and customers that simply weren’t accessible before.
And if you’re not successful first time? Every applicant receives detailed feedback from assessors — and reapplicants have a higher success rate as a result.
Ready to apply?
Applications are submitted online and are completely free. The key is starting early and telling your business story in your own words.