Firms encouraged to apply for King's award

The King and Queen on a visit to Guernsey in 2024

Guernsey businesses are being encouraged to apply for the King's Award for Enterprise.

Winners of the award have a platform to showcase their business on a national and international stage, said the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce.

In May, Camp de Rêves became the first Guernsey company to receive the award after winning the Sustainable Development category.

At an event celebrating the winner, Lieutenant-Governor Lt Gen Richard Cripwell said the award was "a symbol of excellence" and he hoped "more businesses across the bailiwick would be inspired to put themselves forward for this exceptional honour".

The King's Awards for Enterprise recognises businesses across four categories, including: International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility).

Guernsey Chamber of Commerce executive director Alice Gill said support would be offered to businesses interested in applying.

"We know Guernsey has no shortage of deserving businesses... and we are here to help guide them through the process," she said.

"The award offers more than prestige, it opens doors."

Committee for Economic Development President Sasha Kazantseva-Miller said the award was "one of the highest honours in UK business".

"It puts Guernsey's entrepreneurial talent on the national stage," she said.

"Camp de Rêves is a shining example and, together with chamber, we are determined to support others in pursuing similar recognition, demonstrating the strength, creativity, and ambition of our island's economy."

The deadline for 2026 applications is 9 September and interested firms are invited to contact the chamber for support and to check eligibility criteria.