Winning a King's Award for International Trade is one of the most prestigious achievements for UK businesses operating globally.
This award recognises outstanding growth in overseas sales and commercial success in international markets, to win you must be able to demonstrate that your business is not only growing — but competing and succeeding on a world stage.
From strengthening credibility with international customers and distributors to supporting investment, recruitment, and expansion plans, a King’s Award for International Trade provides powerful independent validation that sets your business apart.
How to Win a King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade
To enter the International Trade category, you must;
- have had a minimum turnover of, £100k in overseas sales in each year of your entry
- prove that your organisation’s overseas growth is outstanding for your business size and sector
- prove steep growth in overseas sales over 3 years – or substantial year-on-year growth over 6 years
If you have already been awarded an International Trade award, you can apply for a new award, but only if you can prove;
- substantial year-on-year growth over 6 years if you’re in the fifth and final year of your current award
- steep year-on-year growth in overseas sales over 3 years if you’re in the second, third, fourth or final year of your current award
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 International Trade category isn’t the right fit 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 International Trade category by contacting us today.
Arrange your consultation using the form below, and we will provide an honest assessment of your chances of winning.
You can find out more about our King’s Awards for Enterprise service here.