Following the accession of King Charles III, the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise and the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has been renamed as The King’s Award for Enterprise and The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. These awards were established by Queen Elizabeth II to recognize the outstanding contribution of businesses and volunteers across the United Kingdom. By attaching His Majesty’s name to these awards, King Charles III has expressed his commitment to continuing his mother’s legacy of recognizing the exemplary work of individuals and groups.
As Prince of Wales, King Charles III has been closely involved with the awards for several years. He has hosted the annual Royal Reception for both awards on behalf of Queen Elizabeth since 2018 and even recorded a personal video message to refocus the Sustainable Development award category in 2019. By renaming these awards in his name, King Charles III is expressing his desire to continue Queen Elizabeth’s legacy of honoring outstanding businesses and volunteers in the UK.
The newly named King’s Award for Enterprise is internationally recognized and celebrates the remarkable achievements of UK businesses. The 2023 Awardees will be announced on April 21, which marks Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, while in 2024, the announcement will be made on May 6, the anniversary of King Charles III’s coronation.
The award has been given to a range of businesses operating on an international scale such as Kelvatek, which provides innovative fault management for electricity distribution networks, and family-run Businesses such as The Quiet Site, a permanent holiday park in the Lake District.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, which is the highest award given to local volunteer groups, has been awarded to around 250 outstanding volunteer groups each year since its establishment during Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee 20 years ago. In 2023, the announcement of the awardees will be made on November 14, which is King Charles III’s birthday. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has been given to a diverse range of groups, including The Wylye Valley Art Trail, Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association, Hartlepool Carers, and The Edinburgh Care Van Volunteers. More information about the 2022 recipients can be found on an interactive map.
The Minister for Enterprise, Kevin Hollinrake, has expressed his delight that King Charles III has agreed to give his name to these prestigious awards, which have left an enduring legacy of support for outstanding entrepreneurs and volunteers. Similarly, the Minister for Civil Society, Stuart Andrew, has applauded the continuation of these awards, which celebrate people’s dedication, commitment, and hard work in contributing to society.
The renaming of these awards is a significant gesture of commitment from King Charles III, who is expressing his continued support for recognizing outstanding businesses and volunteer work across the UK. The King’s Award for Enterprise and The King’s Award for Voluntary Service will continue to honor the very best and highlight the inspiring work that supports the economy and communities across the UK.
Source: Gov[Dot]UK
