08 May 11 Essex firms win prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise as applications for next year open
The awards celebrate outstanding achievements by British businesses and are recognised around the world.
11 Essex firms have won the highly prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding business achievements.
The awards celebrate achievements in four categories: innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
The King’s Awards are recognised around the world as a benchmark of quality. The successful firms can now proudly display the emblem to enhance their commercial value and prestige.
Winners of the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024 from Greater Essex are:
Innovation: Dura Composites Ltd, Clacton-on-Sea
International trade: Select Tech Limited, Billericay
International trade: RSS International Ltd, Stanford-le-Hope
International trade: Skysmart MRO Ltd, Great Dunmow
International trade: Atlantic Pacific Global Logistics Ltd, Basildon
International trade: Airline Component Services Ltd, Braintree
International trade: Kestrel Liner Agencies Ltd, Stansted
International trade: Direct Meats (Knights Farm) Ltd, Colchester
International trade: Titan Airways Ltd, Stansted
Promoting opportunity through social mobility: Ipeco Holdings Ltd, Southend-on-Sea
Sustainable development: Climbing Trees Online Marketing Limited, Colchester
The 2025 awards are now open for applications and all eligible Essex firms are invited to apply.
Essex County Council hosted a webinar to support this year’s applicants. Businesses can watch the recording to discover tips and insights from past winners and local experts.
Councillor Tony Ball, Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability at Essex County Council, said: “I am thrilled to see 11 Essex businesses on this year’s list of King’s Awards winners. This demonstrates the strength and diversity of our local economy, and the success within the International Trade category clearly evidences our business’ global impact.
“We are committed to supporting the growth of Essex-based businesses. From our dedicated business support service – Backing Essex Business – to our calendar of events, there’s something for businesses of every size and sector.
“I strongly encourage Essex businesses to enter the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2025. I hope to see more local winners next year as we build our economy for future generations.”
Jennifer Tolhurst, Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, said: “I would like to congratulate our awardees for 2024. To receive the highly prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise is a great honour, and a fantastic acknowledgement of the tenacity that these winning Essex businesses have shown during a challenging period of rising costs and economic uncertainty.
“I would also like to thank Essex Chambers of Commerce, the Federation of Small Businesses and the many other local groups and networks who have helped to promote the awards.
“I also extend my gratitude to the county’s past winners, who have given their time and expertise to support potential applicants. They remain incredible ambassadors of the awards and embody the highest levels of professionalism and integrity.”
