Ciara Kilpatrick, Markets Promotion Manager
Recognising Excellence | Unlock the benefits The King’s Awards for Enterprise can have for your business
About the awards
The King's Award for Enterprise is an internationally recognised mark of excellence, which highlights the world-class performance of businesses of all sizes across the UK.
Recognising outstanding achievements in innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility, several Northern Ireland businesses have achieved success in the Awards.
In 2024, four local businesses have each been recognised in the Awards for their significant achievements in the fields of international trade and sustainable development:
- A.J. Power - Craigavon
- Henry Brothers - Magherafelt
- Vyta Secure - Newtownabbey
- Alchemy Technology Services - Derry, Londonderry
John Harkin, Chief Executive of Alchemy Technology Services said:
“We are delighted and honoured to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise. This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who have consistently pushed the boundaries of excellence. It reaffirms our commitment to not only advancing our industry, but also contributing positively to the communities where we operate. We look forward to continuing our mission of driving forward international trade, growth, and an unwavering commitment to client success across the globe.”
Benefits
The Awards not only serves as a prestigious endorsement of the quality of a business’s products and services, but also offers the substantial benefits of:
- Boosting turnover and international trade
- Greater recognition globally
- Excellent marketing opportunities
- Winning an edge over competitors
- Increasing and recruiting a highly skilled workforce
Applying for the awards
Applications for the King’s Awards 2025 are now open. Invest Northern Ireland’s Director of Trade and Investment, Anne Beggs, is once again on the judging panel offering expertise in the international trade category.
Anne said: “Being a judge for the King's Award International Trade category is a privilege that is very much aligned with Invest NI’s commitment to seeing businesses, and our local economy, thrive through trading innovative products and services internationally. It is extremely rewarding to see exporting excellence recognised and celebrated and I am delighted to play my part in promoting the achievements of businesses from every part of the UK, on the world stage.”
Knowing the vast number of highly innovative businesses in Northern Ireland, we encourage them to grasp the unique opportunity to showcase their achievements and boost their export potential through the King’s Awards.
Applications for the King’s Award close at 13:00 on Thursday 12 September. Find out more information on the awards and how to apply.
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