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Businesses are being encouraged to put themselves forward for a prestigious award with royal recognition, The King’s Awards for Enterprise.
The Lieutenant Governor, the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, and the Committee for Economic Development are prompting local businesses to enter the 2025 awards in the hope that one may be the first from the Bailiwick to be successful.
Formerly the Queen’s Awards, the scheme was launched 59 years ago to "recognise outstanding achievement by businesses based in the UK, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man".
Since the Award’s inception in 1965 more than 7,000 companies have been rewarded, but none from Guernsey so far.
Any business can enter, for free, using the self-nominating application form which the Chamber of Commerce can help with.
Diane de Garis, the President of Guernsey Chamber, is hoping some local firms will put themselves forward.
"In celebrating the achievements of our local businesses and encouraging them to apply for the King's Award for Enterprise, we put a spotlight Guernsey's innovative spirit and entrepreneurial excellence. These awards offer a unique opportunity to recognise and elevate the profile of our businesses on a national stage, showcasing the outstanding contributions they make to our economy and community.”
Delighted to host #Guernsey launch of The King’s Award for Enterprise! Thank you to Nicky & Chloe of @TheKingsAwards, Deputy Steve Falla & the Economic Development Committee and Alice of @GuernseyChamber. Go to https://t.co/uOwgDK8Ssf for more. #kingsawards @Govgg @BusinessGsy pic.twitter.com/oVYXunUoY6
— Gov House Guernsey (@GvHouseGuernsey) April 9, 2024
Ms de Garis was at an event earlier this month, aimed at encouraging entrants from the Bailiwick.
That event was hosted at Government House, with His Excellency also expressing a wish for local businesses to put themselves forward.
“The King’s Award for Enterprise is recognised and respected around the world as a hallmark of innovation and excellence," said His Excellency Richard Cripwell.
"Having visited a range of small and medium enterprises in the last year, I have seen for myself that those traits are alive and well here in Guernsey and I’m delighted that local companies are being encouraged to put themselves forward. I’d particularly like to thank Deputy Steve Falla and the Economic Development Committee, Alice Gill of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce and Nicky Bruno of the King’s Award for their help in promoting the Award and supporting businesses in this way.”
I'm really keen to see Guernsey businesses put themselves forward for this! https://t.co/nuaU5d4Z7z
— Steve Falla (@steve_falla) April 10, 2024
Deputy Steve Falla echoed what the Lieutenant Governor said.
As Vice-President of the Committee for Economic Development he is in regular contact with business leaders.
“My own time in business and advising other businesses demonstrated to me the value of stepping back from day-to-day activity and taking an objective look at any enterprise to compile an awards submission," he said.
"I am in no doubt that there are prospective winners of this awards scheme in Guernsey and there will also be those who are not successful on this occasion but who will benefit greatly from going through the application process. I wholeheartedly encourage local businesses to seriously consider participating in this great opportunity.”
Award recipients are invited to a royal reception at Buckingham Palace, receive their award from the Lieutenant Governor, are able to fly the King’s Awards flag at their premises for five years, can use the emblem on their marketing, and receive a Grant of Appointment and a commemorative trophy.
Previous award-recipients have been of varying sizes from two and several thousand employees, and they've spanned multiple sectors.
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