The Lieutenancy of Orkney
Awards
The King's Award for Voluntary Service and The King's Award for Enterprise reflect His Majesty The King's continued support for outstanding volunteers and businesses.
The King's Award for Voluntary Service
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (the MBE of volunteering) is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen’s coronation and is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. Each group is assessed on the benefit they bring to the local community.
In 2019 there were 250 winners from across the UK, representing a variety of inspiring organisations.
The King's Award for Enterprise
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious awards for outstanding achievement by UK business in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development. The King’s Award for Enterprise Promotion is awarded to individuals who encourage entrepreneurial skills and attitudes in others.
The awards are made annually by His Majesty The King and are only given for the highest levels of excellence. They are judged to a demanding level and winners receive a number of benefits and worldwide recognition.
Previous corporate winners have come from a diverse selection of business sectors and have included large and small businesses. Recipients of the individual award have been from varied social and professional backgrounds.
