Launch event
Entries for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026 are open! This launch event is a must-attend for those interested in learning more about the accolade or considering entering this year’s Awards.
Why attend?
Brought to you by the Department for Business & Trade, the King’s Awards for Enterprise (KAE) are considered to be the UK’s most prestigious business accolades and recognise outstanding achievements made by UK businesses in the categories of innovation, international trade, sustainability development and social mobility.
Attracting a vast array of entrants from across business, not-for-profit and the public sectors, the KAE have recently recognised organisations including Brompton Technology, Jellycat, Londonist DMC, Firmdale Holdings, English Tea Shop Organic, Gibsons Games, 365 Business Finance, Mindful Chef and Hatch Associates.
Award recipients often state that their achievement has opened new doors for them in terms of securing new contracts, venturing into new markets, and further developing their business. If successful in receiving a King’s Award for Enterprise, the organisation receives a Grant of Appointment, and is able to display the award emblem for up to 5 years. The emblem is a trusted mark which is recognised globally as a Royal seal of approval.
This launch event will be an opportunity for businesses interested in entering to hear more about the entry process and to ask any questions. Hear first hand from previous winners about how the accolade has positively impacted their business and gain valuable insights into what makes a good entry.
Speakers
The Lord Lieutenant for Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa and Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London, Craig Haslam will be joined by past winners:
- Liam Wood, People Director, Social Pantry
Winner: Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility 2025 - Tom Northway, Chairman, ZED PODS
Winner: Sustainable Development 2024 - Dina Jahina, Chief Operating Officer & Co-founder at etowine
Winner: Innovation 2025
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in hearing more about the King’s Award for Enterprise, and those considering entering for 2025.
You can find out more about eligibility and how to enter the Awards .
Agenda
- 16:00 Arrival refreshments and registration
- 16:30 Welcome from Sir Kenneth Olisa, Lord Lieutenant for Greater London
- 16:35 Why enter? A short presentation from Craig Haslam, Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London
- 16:45 Live Q&A with past winners
- 17:30 Networking refreshments
- 18:00 Close of event
Venue
Kindly hosted by KPMG, winners of the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2017
Address: 15 Canada Square, London E14 5GL
How to book
This free-to-attend event is open to anyone interested in the King’s Awards for Enterprise, but you must register in advance. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email that you will be asked to show upon arrival at the venue.
Find out more about the Awards, eligibility and entry process .
Entries are open until 1pm on 9 September 2025.
