Could Your Business Be a Future King's Award Winner?
Businesses across Worthing, Adur and West Sussex are being encouraged to consider applying for the prestigious King's Awards for Enterprise 2026, the UK's highest official recognition for business achievement.
The King's Awards celebrate outstanding success across a range of areas, recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence, innovation and positive impact. Winning businesses benefit from enhanced credibility, increased profile and national recognition, helping to open doors to new opportunities both in the UK and overseas.
The five award categories for 2026 are:
- Young Founder
- Innovation
- International Trade
- Sustainability
- Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility
This year sees the introduction of the Young Founder category, recognising the achievements of young entrepreneurs who are making a significant contribution through innovation, leadership and enterprise.
Applications are now open and will close on 9 September 2026. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to explore whether their achievements could be recognised through this highly regarded awards programme.
To help local businesses learn more about the awards and application process, the West Sussex Lieutenancy has produced an information presentation outlining the categories, eligibility requirements and benefits of becoming a King's Award winner.
You can find a presentation about the awards here
For further information and details on how to apply, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise
The Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce is proud to share this opportunity and encourages eligible businesses to consider putting themselves forward for one of the UK's most respected business accolades.
