The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the highest honour available to British businesses. The Awards recognise success in four fields – International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity.

Winning can lead to increased profile, a boost to recruitment and improved staff morale. Crucially, past winners report benefits in terms of new business. The Awards are open to enterprises of all sizes and sectors, including not-for-profit. Applications open on 6 May 2026 and close in September 2026.

As a firm that has supported businesses in their award journeys, we encourage those considering an application to attend a free online webinar on 16 April 2026 at 2:00pm.

During the webinar, you will hear from Chloe Evans of The King’s Awards for Enterprise central office as she shares the criteria and eligibility requirements, gain valuable insights from Deputy Lieutenant Keith Attwood on the support available to applicants, and be inspired by stories from previous winners speaking about the business benefits of winning.

Register for the webinar here: Eventbrite Registration

Expert support for your application

We have been privileged to assist clients in crafting winning applications in previous years. Our experience has shown that a well-structured submission, backed by clear evidence of impact, is key to success. We have also assisted applicants through providing the assurance style report required in the later stages of the short-listed submissions, adding further independent support to their applications.

Shaun Labbett, Audit & Accounts Associate at Rickard Luckin, shared:

"Seeing our clients gain recognition for their achievements is incredibly rewarding. The King’s Award for Enterprise can open doors to new opportunities, strengthen a business’s reputation, and highlights the hard work behind its success. We can help to make the application process as smooth as possible, drawing on our experience to provide practical, tailored support. If you’re thinking about applying, I’d highly recommend joining the webinar and if you’re an existing Rickard Luckin client please do reach out to your relationship lead, we’d be delighted to assist you with your submission.’”

The upcoming webinar will provide invaluable advice for businesses looking to apply. Clare Dobie, a Deputy Lieutenant of Essex, who is supporting the awards in Essex, commented:

"The King’s Award is the highest business honour in the UK, and we encourage all eligible businesses to apply. The webinar on 16 April is a great opportunity to hear from past winners and gain insights into the application process."

You can learn more about the awards here: About the King's Awards For Enterprise . For our clients, we are here to help. If you would like guidance on your application, please speak to your usual contact at Rickard Luckin.