It’s time to showcase our outstanding achievements from across Greater Manchester!
GM Business Growth Hub, Greater Manchester’s Business Support Organisation is delighted to share the launch of the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026. Celebrating winners across the years, we would like to encourage you to share the news that the entries are now open for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of:
- innovation
- international trade
- sustainable development
- promoting opportunity through social mobility
Find out if your business is eligible.
What happens if your organisation gets an award
If you get an award 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
The awards are valid for 5 years.
Organisations that got an award have reported benefiting from:
- worldwide recognition
- increased commercial value
- greater press coverage
- a boost to staff morale
How to apply: https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/resources/how-and-why-applying-for-the-kings-award-for-enterprise/