News story: The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: apply now

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise recognise the contributions and outstanding achievement of UK businesses in the following categories:

• innovation
• international trade
• sustainable development
• promoting opportunity through social mobility

Nearly 7,000 companies have been awarded a Queen’s Award since they began in 1966. Previous winners have benefited from worldwide recognition and an increase in commercial value. They’ve also reported greater press coverage and a boost to staff morale.

About the awards

If you win you’ll be:

• invited to a Royal reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty The Queen
• presented the award at your company by one of The Queen’s representatives, a Lord-Lieutenant
• able to fly The Queen’s Award flag at your main office and use the emblem on your marketing materials
• given a Grant of Appointment and a commemorative crystal bowl

Competition information

• you must apply before midday on Friday 1 September 2017
• most UK businesses (including non-profits) can apply
• you must apply online
• you may apply for more than one category
• the awards are valid for 5 years