BIVDA members may be interested in applying for the King’s Awards, the UK’s most prestigious business awards, which celebrate outstanding achievements in UK enterprise.
Make sure to apply before the closing date on 1pm on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
There are four categories:
- Innovation
- International Trade
- Sustainable Development
- Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility)
The Awards are free to enter, and businesses can apply to more than one category.
The award is valid for five years and if you receive one you’ll be:
- invited to a Royal reception
- presented with the award at your company by one of The King’s representatives, a Lord-Lieutenant
- able to fly The King’s Awards flag at your main office, and use the emblem on your marketing materials (for example, on your packaging, advertisements, stationery and website)
- given a Grant of Appointment (an official certificate) and a commemorative crystal trophy
Further details and application guidance can be found https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise
For any queries, please contact the King’s Awards Office at kingsawards@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
