Apply with expert help from Boost Awards 

The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027 are the UK’s most prestigious business awards, recognising excellence in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and social impact. For 2027 there is also a new category for young entrepreneurs (aged 18-30).  

Winning is a powerful commercial advantage: but the application process is highly competitive, detailed, and evidence-heavy. From our experience it can take anything from 50 to 100 hours to complete the entry; possibly more if you’re new to awards.

At Boost Awards – the world’s first and largest award entry consultancy – we help organisations apply for and win the King’s Awards for Enterprise with structured, high-impact applications designed to stand out. We are far and away the most experienced independent organisation providing help in entering and winning the King’s Awards for Enterprise, having written 57 winning King’s Awards entries for our clients. 

Ready to apply for the King’s Awards for enterprise 2027?

If you’re planning to enter the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027, preparation should begin early. Successful applications require clear strategy, strong evidence, and precise alignment with judging criteria.

We will help you turn your business achievements into a compelling submission which directly provides what judges are looking for.

What we do:

• We undertake an eligibility call to understand your story and select the most appropriate category: we then draft an entry which clearly addresses the award criteria while also telling an engaging story.
• We identify and gather evidence required to prove excellence or innovation (this may include running surveys).
• We put together supporting material (including graphs, images, testimonials etc).

Want expert help with your application?

If you’re still in the early stages of contemplating an application and need some guidance about your chances of winning – or if you aren’t sure whether you’re eligible to enter – contact our team today and they’ll be happy to have a no-obligation chat. Our unrivalled experience also means that if we think you aren’t eligible, or aren’t ready yet, we’ll be honest and tell you so.   

‘Nearly two-thirds of all King’s Awards go to international trade – making it by far the most competitive and dominant category.’ 

As mentioned, the new 2027 category for young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 will give entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their work and win a prestigious award.

Choosing the right category is critical 

Many strong applications fail simply because they’re either positioned in the wrong category or fail to emphasise the right evidence. It’s vitally important to check your eligibility before embarking on the awards journey, and our eligibility call can help with this. We will be completely honest with your chances in each category, and can then help with the entry writing should you wish to proceed.

The King’s Awards for Enterprise eligibility  

To apply for the King’s Award for Enterprise, your organisation must meet the following criteria:

• Innovation: You have an innovation which can be defined as an invention, design or production of goods, performance of services, marketing and distribution or after-sales support of goods or services. Whichever it is, you need to ensure it has been available on the market for at least two years. Companies which have invented and manufactured a physical product tend to do better in this category. However, those with service innovation can (and do) still win if able to concretely prove they are innovative.
• International trade: You lead your sector in exporting goods or services overseas, and have had three financial years of outstanding overall financial performance and growth in exports, or six financial years of strong continual growth. You must have made a minimum of £100,000 in overseas sales in the first year of your entry, and show year-on-year growth. (N.B: The majority of last year’s winners were for this category.)
• Promoting opportunity through social mobility: You have run a social mobility programme and can prove your organisation has benefited from it financially. The programme needs to be something which specifically reaches out and supports people from disadvantaged backgrounds, so as to inspire and guide the best talent into their organisation and beyond. To be eligible, the programme must have been running for more than two years: however, it can’t be the core purpose of your business.
• Sustainable development: You should have achieved outstanding sustainable development for at least three years. You must also have evidence of the benefits or positive outcomes of your actions or interventions. If the sustainability relates to a single product/service, you must demonstrate that your company is also sustainable. Finally, your sustainable development should align with at least one of the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027 key dates

While official 2027 dates will be confirmed closer to launch, the awards typically follow this cycle:

• Applications open: May 2026.
• Deadline: Start of September 2026.
• Assessment period: Autumn–winter 2026.
• Winners announced: April 2027.

Don’t leave your application too late

Strong submissions take weeks or months to develop properly; especially when gathering evidence and refining your narrative.

Want to improve your chances of winning?

Entering The King’s Awards for Enterprise is not an easy undertaking. It is complicated and time-consuming: and even if you do manage to navigate all the hurdles, submitting a good entry is not the same as submitting a winning one. This is where our King’s Awards for Enterprise experts can help. We have written an unrivalled 57 winning entries to date, and our capacity to help fills up every year, so contact us today and get the best help available.        

Why many applications fail

Even highly successful businesses often miss out due to avoidable issues:

• Weak or unclear evidence.
• Poor alignment with judging criteria.
• Overly descriptive (not results-focused) writing.
• Lack of strategic positioning.
• Underestimating the complexity of the process.

Expert help entering The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Boost Awards is the world’s first and largest award entry consultancy, with extensive experience helping organisations succeed in the most competitive global awards.

We specialise in turning strong business performance into award-winning submissions.

We support clients to:

• Apply for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027.
• Strengthen existing applications.
• Improve category selection and positioning.
• Maximise scoring potential.

The cost for us to write your entry from scratch starts from £4,800 + VAT up to £9,200 + VAT depending on the category, as some are considerably longer than others. Our unique ethics policy means we would never charge a winning fee.

Speak to our team today

If you’re serious about winning a King’s Award, expert support can significantly improve your chances.        

The King’s Awards for Enterprise FAQs

Apply with expert help from Boost Awards 

The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027 are the UK’s most prestigious business awards, recognising excellence in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and social impact. For 2027 there is also a new category for young entrepreneurs (aged 18-30).  

Winning is a powerful commercial advantage: but the application process is highly competitive, detailed, and evidence-heavy. From our experience it can take anything from 50 to 100 hours to complete the entry; possibly more if you’re new to awards.

At Boost Awards – the world’s first and largest award entry consultancy – we help organisations apply for and win the King’s Awards for Enterprise with structured, high-impact applications designed to stand out. We are far and away the most experienced independent organisation providing help in entering and winning the King’s Awards for Enterprise, having written 57 winning King’s Awards entries for our clients.

Ready to apply for the King’s Awards for enterprise 2027?

If you’re planning to enter the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027, preparation should begin early. Successful applications require clear strategy, strong evidence, and precise alignment with judging criteria.

We will help you turn your business achievements into a compelling submission which directly provides what judges are looking for.

What we do:

• We undertake an eligibility call to understand your story and select the most appropriate category: we then draft an entry which clearly addresses the award criteria while also telling an engaging story.
• We identify and gather evidence required to prove excellence or innovation (this may include running surveys).
• We put together supporting material (including graphs, images, testimonials etc).

Want expert help with your application?

If you’re still in the early stages of contemplating an application and need some guidance about your chances of winning – or if you aren’t sure whether you’re eligible to enter – contact our team today and they’ll be happy to have a no-obligation chat. Our unrivalled experience also means that if we think you aren’t eligible, or aren’t ready yet, we’ll be honest and tell you so.    

The King’s Awards for Enterprise categories 

You can apply under one or more of the following categories:

Innovation

For organisations delivering breakthrough products, services, or processes with proven commercial success.

International Trade

For sustained growth and success in overseas markets.

Sustainable Development

For combining commercial success with environmental and social impact.

Promoting Opportunity

For creating social mobility through employment and opportunity.

As mentioned, the new 2027 category for young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 will give entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their work and win a prestigious award.

‘Nearly two-thirds of all King’s Awards go to international trade – making it by far the most competitive and dominant category.’ 

Choosing the right category is critical 

Many strong applications fail simply because they’re either positioned in the wrong category or fail to emphasise the right evidence. It’s vitally important to check your eligibility before embarking on the awards journey, and our eligibility call can help with this. We will be completely honest with your chances in each category, and can then help with the entry writing should you wish to proceed.

The King’s Awards for Enterprise eligibility  

To apply for the King’s Award for Enterprise, your organisation must meet the following criteria:

• Innovation: You have an innovation which can be defined as an invention, design or production of goods, performance of services, marketing and distribution or after-sales support of goods or services. Whichever it is, you need to ensure it has been available on the market for at least two years. Companies which have invented and manufactured a physical product tend to do better in this category. However, those with service innovation can (and do) still win if able to concretely prove they are innovative.
• International trade: You lead your sector in exporting goods or services overseas, and have had three financial years of outstanding overall financial performance and growth in exports, or six financial years of strong continual growth. You must have made a minimum of £100,000 in overseas sales in the first year of your entry, and show year-on-year growth. (N.B: The majority of last year’s winners were for this category.)
• Promoting opportunity through social mobility: You have run a social mobility programme and can prove your organisation has benefited from it financially. The programme needs to be something which specifically reaches out and supports people from disadvantaged backgrounds, so as to inspire and guide the best talent into their organisation and beyond. To be eligible, the programme must have been running for more than two years: however, it can’t be the core purpose of your business.
• Sustainable development: You should have achieved outstanding sustainable development for at least three years. You must also have evidence of the benefits or positive outcomes of your actions or interventions. If the sustainability relates to a single product/service, you must demonstrate that your company is also sustainable. Finally, your sustainable development should align with at least one of the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027 key dates

While official 2027 dates will be confirmed closer to launch, the awards typically follow this cycle:

• Applications open: May 2026.
• Deadline: Start of September 2026.
• Assessment period: Autumn–winter 2026.
• Winners announced: April 2027.

Don’t leave your application too late

Strong submissions take weeks or months to develop properly; especially when gathering evidence and refining your narrative.

How to enter The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027

A successful application is not just about eligibility: it’s about how convincingly you can demonstrate impact.

Our proven approach:

1. Eligibility and positioning review
   We assess your suitability and identify your strongest route to entry.
2. Category strategy
   We determine where your achievements will perform best competitively.
3. Evidence development
   We help structure clear, measurable, judge-ready proof.
4. Application writing
   We craft a clear, persuasive, and criteria-led submission.
5. Final optimisation
   We refine and strengthen every section before submission.

Want to improve your chances of winning?

Entering The King’s Awards for Enterprise is not an easy undertaking. It is complicated and time-consuming: and even if you do manage to navigate all the hurdles, submitting a good entry is not the same as submitting a winning one. This is where our King’s Awards for Enterprise experts can help. We have written an unrivalled 57 winning entries to date, and our capacity to help fills up every year, so contact us today and get the best help available.       

Benefits of winning The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Winning a King’s Award delivers long-term commercial and reputational value:

• Official recognition from His Majesty the King and a site visit from a Royal representative to present the award.
• Use of the King’s Awards emblem for five years in your marketing materials
• Invites for a leader and frontline staff member to a Royal reception at Buckingham Palace.
• Stronger brand credibility and trust
• Increased sales and partnership opportunities
• International visibility and market expansion
• Enhanced recruitment and employer branding

Why many applications fail

Even highly successful businesses often miss out due to avoidable issues:

• Weak or unclear evidence.
• Poor alignment with judging criteria.
• Overly descriptive (not results-focused) writing.
• Lack of strategic positioning.
• Underestimating the complexity of the process.

Expert help entering The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Boost Awards is the world’s first and largest award entry consultancy, with extensive experience helping organisations succeed in the most competitive global awards.

We specialise in turning strong business performance into award-winning submissions.

We support clients to:

• Apply for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027.
• Strengthen existing applications.
• Improve category selection and positioning.
• Maximise scoring potential.

The cost for us to write your entry from scratch starts from £4,800 + VAT up to £9,200 + VAT depending on the category, as some are considerably longer than others. Our unique ethics policy means we would never charge a winning fee.

Speak to our team today

If you’re serious about winning a King’s Award, expert support can significantly improve your chances.        

The King’s Awards for Enterprise FAQs