Three Greater Manchester Chamber members are among this year's winners of The King’s Awards for Enterprise.
The Awards are given for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
The winning Chamber members are:
Dunphy Combustion - Innovation
Rochdale-based Dunphy Combustion received the award for its latest innovation, a highly advanced low NOx burner specifically designed for demanding industrial applications. This innovative burner can seamlessly switch between hydrogen and natural gas, addressing critical safety and performance challenges - read more here.
Oliver Valves - International Trade
Knutsford-based Oliver Valves Ltd is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance valves for the oil, gas, and hydrogen industries. This award highlights the company’s commitment to pioneering British engineering, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional service spanning over 45 years - read more here.
Rainbow Cosmetics - International Trade
Manchester-based Rainbow Cosmetics is a family-run business established in 1990 by husband and wife team, John and Heather Sharman, to wholesale top brand fragrances and cosmetics. The company previously won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2017 - read more here.
The King's Award for Enterprise
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, highlighting the ambition, ingenuity, and success of our diverse business community.
Of these, 24 awards went to businesses in the North West. Seventeen were recognised in the International Trade category, six for Innovation, and one for Sustainable Development.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise were previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and were renamed two years ago to reflect The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 59th year, has awarded over 8,000 companies since its inception in 1965.
His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants – The King’s representatives in each county – will be presenting the Awards to businesses locally throughout the year. One representative from each winning business will also be invited to a special Royal reception event.
Be a Winner Next Year
Entries are now open for The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026 - find out more here.