Chamber urges firms to enter King’s Awards

East Midlands Chamber is urging businesses in the region to put themselves forward for King’s Awards.

Entries for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024 opened over the Coronation weekend.

Replacing the Queen’s Awards, they are regarded as the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Last month, the winners of the 2023 awards were announced – with eight winners from the East Midlands, including successes for Marketing Derby Bondholders SureScreen Diagnostics and Willmott Dixon.

Now, the chamber is urging more firms to enter the 2024 awards, which recognise organisations for their achievements across innovation, international development, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility

Scott Knowles, chief executive of East Midlands Chamber, said: “Our region is full of fantastic companies that are breaking new ground in their sectors, delivering goods and services across the world, and demonstrating how business can be a force for good.

“Now, it’s time to start spreading the word about just how great we are on a global stage, and we would encourage businesses to shout about their achievements far and wide.

“The Coronation was a tremendous occasion that brought the best of our country together, so what better time to use this as an opportunity to showcase the best of our region’s business community by entering the King’s Awards for Enterprise.

“It was exciting to see eight companies with links to our region recognised in the 2023 awards, but it would be great to grow this number in 2024 and really put the East Midlands on the map.”

The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024 are free to enter, and the deadline is midday on 12 September.

Applicants can enter multiple categories via an online process.

Shortlisted organisations will be notified in October and winners notified in March 2024, with unsuccessful organisations receiving feedback on their applications around the same time.

The list of winners is officially announced in the London Gazette on 6 May 2024 and representatives will be invited to attend a royal reception next summer.

Awards recipients are permitted to fly the King’s Awards for Enterprise flag at their main office and use the emblem in marketing materials for five years.

They will also receive an official certificate known as a grant of appointment and a commemorative crystal trophy.

For more information about eligibility criteria and to apply for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024, visit http://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise .