The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious
accolades for British businesses and other organizations who excel at
international trade, innovation or sustainable development. and also individuals in the United Kingdom.
They are the highest official UK awards for British businesses. The scheme was
established as The Queen's Award to Industry by a royal warrant of 30 November
1965, and individual categories have been known in the past as The Queen's
Awards for Export, Export Achievement, Technology, Technological Achievement
and Environmental Achievement. The scheme also includes an award for
individuals, The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion. The entry process is
rigorous and highly competitive, with a success rate of around 20% each year.
The winners are announced annually on 21st April, the birthday of Her Majesty
The Queen.
They are the highest official UK awards for British
businesses. The scheme was established as The Queen's Award to Industry by a
royal warrant of 30 November 1965, and individual categories have been known in
the past as The Queen's Awards for Export, Export Achievement, Technology,
Technological Achievement and Environmental Achievement. The scheme also
includes an award for individuals, The Queen's Award for Enterprise
Promotion. It’s open to people who have
played an outstanding role in promoting enterprise skills and attitudes. Entry
is by nomination only. This award is valid for life.
Innovation for commercial success as a result of innovation, International trade for growth and commercial success in international trade sustainable, development for commercially successful products, services and management that benefit the environment, society and the economy. These awards are valid for 5 years.