Queen’s Awards for Enterprise Open for Applications

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the UK. The awards were first established in 1965 and since then over 7000 companies have achieved a Queen’s Award.

The UK is full of exciting and innovative businesses and the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is a great way of celebrating their success.

Whether a small business with a great innovative product or service, or a larger company running an impressive social mobility programme, this award is a prestigious way to recognise your contribution to enterprise.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are open to applications from almost all businesses of all sizes throughout the UK in every sector.

In 2020 220 UK businesses were recognised for their contribution to international trade, innovation, sustainable development and promoting opportunity (through social mobility) 19 of which were in the South West. 

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2020 included:

· 128 awards for international trade

· 66 awards for innovation

· 19 awards for sustainable development

· 7 awards for promoting opportunity 

Winners are allowed to use a recognised Royal Emblem that will get their business noticed, above and beyond the competition and representatives from the winning companies will attend a Royal reception. Their company will be globally recognised as an outstanding British brand and is likely to see increase sales and growth. The award is presented by Lord Lieutenant at the winners' premises - a great opportunity not only to boost staff morale, but also to gain press coverage.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2021 is now open until the 10th of September. Almost all UK businesses (including non profit) can apply, and the application process is free. All applications must be made online, and you may apply for more than one category. All entry forms, eligibility criteria and information on how to apply is available here.