The King's Awards
The King's Award for Enterprise
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious awards for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development. The King’s Award for Enterprise Promotion is awarded to individuals who encourage entrepreneurial skills and attitudes in others.
The awards are made annually, and are only given for the highest levels of excellence. They are judged to a demanding level and winners receive a number of benefits and worldwide recognition.
The King's Award for Voluntary Service
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) was established in 2002 to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The Award is the highest honour that can be given to voluntary groups. Its status is equivalent to the MBE.
Following the Accession of His Majesty King Charles lll, the Award has been renamed as The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is given for outstanding achievement by groups of volunteers who regularly devote their time to helping others in the community, improving the quality of life and opportunity for others and providing an outstanding service.
