Applications open for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027

13 July 2026

Entries are now open for the 2027 King’s Awards for Enterprise, giving businesses across the UK the opportunity to be recognised for their achievements and success.

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s most prestigious business awards, celebrating organisations that are making a real difference through Innovation, International Trade, Sustainability and Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility.

Whether you’re a small business with an innovative product or service, a growing company expanding into new markets or an organisation creating opportunities for others, the awards provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase your success and gain recognition.

Winning a King’s Award can bring a range of benefits for businesses, including increased recognition, improved staff morale, opportunities to promote your achievements and support for future growth.


The King’s Awards for Enterprise categories

Businesses can apply across four categories:

  • Innovation
    Recognising businesses that have developed innovative products, services or processes that have achieved commercial success.

  • International Trade
    Celebrating businesses that have achieved significant growth through international markets.

  • Sustainability
    Recognising businesses that are making a positive impact through sustainable practices and responsible approaches.

  • Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility
    Celebrating businesses that are creating opportunities and supporting people through inclusive employment practices.

The awards are open to businesses of all sizes and from all sectors, making them a great opportunity for organisations to celebrate their achievements and share their story.


Advice on applying

Enterprising Cumbria recently hosted a webinar with the official King’s Awards for Enterprise team, providing practical advice and guidance on the application process.

The session covers everything businesses need to know about applying, including who is eligible, the award categories, what makes a strong application, common pitfalls to avoid and key dates for the 2027 awards.

Watch the webinar here.

 

How to apply

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

Entries for the 2027 awards are now open. 

Click here to find out more about eligibility, categories and how to apply:

Applications close on 8th September

The King's Awards for Enterprise: About the awards - GOV.UK

The UK is full of exciting and innovative businesses, and the King’s Awards for Enterprise are a great way to celebrate their success. Whether you’re a small business with a great innovative product or service or a larger company making a difference through social mobility, the awards are a prestigious way to recognise your contribution to enterprise.