The King's Awards
The King's Award for Enterprise
The King’s Award for Enterprise
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s most prestigious business awards and are administered by the Department for Business and Trade(DBT), working closely with Buckingham Palace and the Prime Minister’s Office.
They recognise outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the category of International Trade, Innovation, Sustainability, Promoting Oppportunity(through social mobility) and Young Founder.
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.
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The King's Award for Voluntary Service
The King’s Award for Enterprise
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.