The Lieutenancy of South Yorkshire
Types of award
The King's Award for Enterprise honours great UK companies. It helps to promote the growth of British business.
There are four types of awards:
- International trade
- Innovation
- Sustainable development
- Promoting opportunity through social mobility
The King's Award for Enterprise Promotion is awarded to those who promote business skills and attitudes in others.
The awards are made every year by His Majesty The King. They're only given for the highest levels of excellence and are judged to a high level. The winners get a number of benefits and are recognised worldwide.
The previous corporate winners have come from a diverse range of business sectors. They include both large and small businesses. Receivers of the award have been from varied social and professional backgrounds.
The closing date for entries is the last working day of September each year. The winners are announced on 21 April the following year.
For more details, the online application and nomination forms, visit The King's Awards for Enterprise blog. For other questions, you can call the helpline on 020 7215 6880. You can also email kingsawards@beis.gov.uk.
You might also want to read more about the honours process. It may be useful to refer to the guide about how to write a nomination.
Please be aware that each nomination can take at least 12 to 18 months to be fully considered. Sometimes this may take longer.
Recipients of the King's Award for Enterprise (Previously the Queen's Award for Enterprise)
2024
International trade
- Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance, Doncaster
- SBD Apparel Ltd, Rotherham
- Advanced Alloy Services, Sheffield
- ICD (Europe)Ltd., Sheffield
- Ossila Ltd, Sheffield
Innovation
- Advanced Manufacturing, Sheffield
- Gripple, Sheffield
2023
International trade
- LabLogic Ltd, Sheffield
Innovation
- Conductive Transfers Ltd, Barnsley
- Ascendant Solutions Ltd, Doncaster
- Senior Architectural Systems, Doncaster
- Loadhog, Ltd, Sheffield
Sustainable development
- Green Estate CIC, Sheffield
2022
International trade
- Corrosion Resistant Materials Ltd, Rotherham
- Waterman Corporate Enterprises Ltd, Rotherham
- Cooper Turner Beck, Sheffield
- ICD Europe Ltd, Sheffield
- Loadhog Ltd, Sheffield
- Special Quality Alloys Limited, Sheffield
- Sumo Group plc, Sheffield
- Sport:80 Limited, Sheffield
Innovation
- Cares Laboratory Ltd, Barnsley
- Tickhill Engineering Co Ltd, Doncaster
Sustainable development
- AESSEAL plc, Rotherham
2021
International trade
- Naylor Clayware, Barnsley
- OSL Cutting Technologies, Sheffield
Innovation
- AESSEAL Plc, Rotherham
- BetterYou Limited, Barnsley
- Marsden Weighing Machine Group, Rotherham
Promoting opportunity
- Community Shop, Barnsley
2020
International trade
- Loadhog Ltd, Sheffield
Innovation
- Edward Pryor and Sons Ltd, Sheffield
- Twinkl (Global Holdings) Ltd, Sheffield
2019
International trade
- Diamond Dispersions Limited, Sheffield
Sustainable development
- Company Shop Limited, Barnsley
2018
International trade
- Central Wire Industries UK Limited, Rotherham
- GO Superfoods Limited, Sheffield
- Hot House Partnerships Limited, Sheffield
- Ossila Limited, Sheffield
- SBD Apparel Limited, Rotherham
- Twinkl Ltd, Sheffield
Innovation
- Ancon Limited trading, Sheffield
- Manvers Engineering Limited, Barnsley
- Samual Grant Limited, Sheffield
2017
International trade
- Tapestry Compliance LLP, Sheffield
Innovation
- Baldwin and Francis Limited, Sheffield
2016
International trade
- GO Superfoods Limited, Sheffield
- Polypipe Limited, Doncaster
Innovation
- 3Squared Ltd, Sheffield
- AESSEAL Complex Systems Division, Rotherham
- The Floow Limited, Sheffield
2015
International trade
- Ancon Limited trading, Sheffield
- Nanoflam Limited, Barnsley
- President Engineering Group Limited, Sheffield
- Pricecheck Toiletries Ltd, Sheffield
Sustainable development
- Company Shop Limited, Barnsley
2014
International trade
- Abbey Forged Products Limited, Sheffield
- Dismatec Limited, Sheffield
- Melett Limited, Barnsley
- Roy Hatfield Limited, Rotherham
2013
International trade
- London and Scandinavian Metallurgical Limited, Rotherham
2012
International trade
- C.F Booth Limited, Rotherham
- Diamond Dispersions Limited, Sheffield
- Kiveton Park Steel Limited, Sheffield
- William Beckett Plastics Limited, Sheffield
Innovation
- Ancon Limited trading, Sheffield
- Gripple Limited, Sheffield
2010
International trade
- McCalls Special Products Limited, Rotherham
- Ward Shoes Limited, Sheffield
Innovation
- Simcyp Limited, Sheffield
Sustainable development
- Gripple Limited, Sheffield
2009
International trade
- William Beckett Plastics Limited, Sheffield
- Sematic UK Limited, Barnsley
Innovation
- AES Engineering Limited AESSEAL, Rotherham
Sustainable development
- AES Engineering LTD., AESSEAL, Rotherham
Enterprise promotion
- Mrs. Jacqueline Frost, Enterprise Projects Manager, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
2008
Innovation
- Gripple Ltd, Sheffield
- Huthwaite International, Rotherham
- Independent Forgings & Alloys Ltd., Sheffield
- Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited, Sheffield
2007
Enterprise promotion
- Professor David Secher, Chief Executive, Sheffield
2006
Innovation
- ELG Haniel Metals Ltd., Sheffield
Enterprise promotion
- Ms. Amanda Parris, Business Centre Manager, Rotherham Investment and Development Officer, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
2005
International trade
- Bartee Auto ID Limited, Barnsley
- Helen of Troy UK Limited, Sheffield
- Martek Marine Limited, Rotherham
- Navis Works Limited, Sheffield
- Outokumpu Stainless Limited, ASR Rod Mill, Sheffield
Innovation
- Martek Marine Limited, Rotherham
2002
- International Trade
- AES Engineering Limited, Rotherham
- Cementation Skansa, Doncaster
- Panache Lingerie Limited, Rotherham
2000
International trade
- AES Engineering Limited, Rotherham
- Case United Kingdom Limited, Doncaster Tractor Assembly Plant, Doncaster
Innovation
- Gripple Limited, Sheffield