The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been revealed today (6 May), celebrating the achievements of businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands.
This year, 197 businesses representing a diverse range of sectors have been recognised by His Majesty The King as among the best in the country, highlighting the ambition, ingenuity, and success of our diverse business community.
Of these, a total of 11 awards went to businesses in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Eight were recognised in the International Trade category, one for Innovation, and two for Sustainable Development.
This year’s recipients from Yorkshire and the Humber include:
- White Rose Education, a West Yorkshire-based business exporting their educational resources for teachers and students globally to drive growth, strengthen UK relations, and promote world-class learning. They have been recognised in the International Trade category.
- Integra Buildings, a manufacturer challenging the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable construction through bespoke design and offsite manufacturing. Based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, they have been recognised in the Sustainable Development category.
Gareth Thomas, Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports said: “There are some inspiring businesses from Yorkshire and the Humber recognised in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise: from White Rose Education’s success exporting educational resources around the world to Integra Building’s sustainable manufacturing methods.
“I wish the winners every success as they continue to grow, innovate and prosper, and commend the invaluable contributions they have already made to communities at home in Yorkshire and Humber region and abroad, helping to boost the UK economy.”
Michael Gosling, chair of the White Rose Education Board, said: “Receiving The King’s Award for International Trade is a huge honour and a reflection of the dedication, hard work and passion that drive everything we do at White Rose Education.
“This recognition not only celebrates our global reach but also reinforces our commitment to supporting teachers and pupils around the world with high-quality, accessible educational resources. It’s a proud moment for our entire team and is a testament to the positive impact we’re making in classrooms worldwide.”
Gary Parker, CEO of Integra Buildings, said: “Receiving The King’s Award for Enterprise is a tremendous honour for our business and all of our team. This award reflects and rewards the total commitment we have across our business to excellence in project performance and delivery. It also recognises our commitment to adopting sustainable policies and practices in everything we do.
“Modular building has so many advantages over traditional methods of construction; one of those being that it is inherently more sustainable. We passionately believe that the future of construction is modular, and that the companies embracing sustainability will be the most successful for many years to come.”
The King’s Awards for Enterprise were previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and were renamed two years ago to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 59th year, has awarded over 8,000 companies since its inception in 1965.
His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants – The King’s representatives in each county – will be presenting the Awards to businesses locally throughout the year. One representative from each winning business will also be invited to a special Royal reception event.
Yorkshire and the Humber recipients include:
| Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited |
| Solderking Assembly Materials Limited |
| Technical Services (UK) Ltd |
| The Group Company (UK) Ltd |
| Abbey Forged Products Ltd |
| International Energy Products Limited |
| Think So Ltd |
| Turner & Townsend (Holdings) Limited |
| White Rose Education Limited |
| Integra Buildings Limited |
| AES Engineering Ltd |
Mark Davies, founder of ThinkOTB, recognised for its excellence in International Trade, said: “It’s a huge honour to follow on our Queen’s Enterprise Award five years ago, with a King’s Award. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s most creative companies operating in a niche marketplace, which combines innovation with marketing, becoming a ‘go-to’ expert for many international businesses. We’ve pioneered highly successful techniques that have helped some of the world’s most recognisable brands to innovate.”
