The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Could Your Business Be a King’s Award Winner?

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire invites you to join her for a dedicated information and inspiration event designed for ambitious Lancashire businesses considering an application for the King’s Awards for Enterprise – the UK’s most prestigious official business honour.

Why Apply?

The King’s Awards for Enterprise celebrate outstanding achievement in:

• Innovation
• International Trade
• Sustainable Development
• Promoting Opportunity
• NEW Award coming for 2026 - Young founders

Winning businesses benefit from:

• National recognition by His Majesty The King
• Enhanced credibility with customers, investors and partners
• Increased profile at home and overseas
• A powerful mark of excellence held for five years

About the Event

This free event will help you decide whether applying is right for your business and show you how to submit a strong application.

You will learn:

• Hear from the Kings Award for Enterprise office on who can apply and what the judges are looking for
• How to choose the right award category
• Tips for preparing a compelling application
• Hear from previous winners
• Find a mentor to help you steer your business through the application process

Event Details

• Date: 18 March 2026
• Time: 16:00 – 18:00
• Venue: Harrington Auditorium, University of Lancashire

Who Should Attend?

• Established SMEs and growing businesses
• Exporting or internationally trading companies
• Innovative or sustainable enterprises
• Businesses championing opportunity and inclusion
• Young Entrepreneurs who have started a business aged 18 to 30

Register Your Interest

Places are limited. Businesses interested in applying for a future King’s Award for Enterprise are encouraged to attend. Use the Book Event button below to register your interest.

Contact Email Address: boost@lancashire.gov.uk

Recognising excellence. Celebrating ambition. Inspiring success across Lancashire.