British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise  

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today, celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands.

This year, 197 businesses representing a diverse range of sectors, have been recognised by His Majesty The King as among the best in the country.

A total of 199 awards have been issued with two companies, Hampshire-based Sonardyne International and Norfolk-based Delta Fire, being recognised for two awards each.  

Overall, 116 businesses have been recognised for international trade, 46 for innovation, 27 for sustainable development and 10 for promoting opportunity through social mobility.  

Out of the 197 winning businesses 176 (88%) were small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and of those, 27 (14%) were micro-businesses, with 10 employees or less. 

By supporting more people into work, developing new innovations and exporting the best Britain has to offer around the world, the awards aimed to highlight how businesses like these are playing a key role in economic growth. 

Gareth Thomas, Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports said: “Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, who all demonstrate the very best of British business talent. 

“I wish them every success as they continue to grow, innovate and prosper, and commend the invaluable contributions they have already made to communities at home and abroad, helping to boost the UK economy.