Winning a King's Award for Sustainable Development is one of the UK’s highest recognitions for businesses creating long-term sustainable impact through their business operations.
The King's Award is granted to organisations that successfully integrate environmental, social, economic, and governance commitments into the heart of their business. Winners demonstrate that sustainability is not simply a policy, but a measurable driver of innovation, resilience, and leadership.
From strengthening stakeholder trust and enhancing brand credibility to supporting investment, recruitment, and long-term growth, a King’s Award for Sustainable Development provides powerful independent validation of your organisation’s impact and ambition.
How to Win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development
To be eligible to enter, you must;
- Be based in the UK
- Have two or more full-time employees
- Have had a substantial sustainable development action or intervention for at least two years
The entry form is focused and based on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which you can see here if you’re not familiar with them.
Choosing the Right Category for your Story
The awards are rigorous, but certainly not impossible to win — so long as you fit the criteria for the chosen category and sub-category, have a compelling narrative, and can tie up your strategy, your story, and your results in a way that shows you are outstanding.
Find out if you're eligible to enter the Innovation category by completing our Eligibility Form here.
If the Sustainable Development category isn’t right for you, have a look at the other categories available for you to enter;
Are you Ready to Win a King's Award for Enterprise?
Find out if you are ready to enter the awards and how likely you are to succeed in the Sustainable Development category by contacting us today.
Arrange your consultation by completing the form below, and we will provide an honest assessment of your chances of winning.
You can find out more about our The King’s Awards for Enterprise service here.