Enter the Queen's Awards for Enterprise

The awards recognise outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of innovation, international trade and sustainable development and act as proof that businesses are outstanding examples in their industry.

Winning an award can create excellent press and publicity opportunities for businesses, as well as increased sales and worldwide recognition that a business is the best in its field.

As the UK's highest business accolade, the application process is meticulous and rigorous. All applications are assessed by an independent team and all applicants get feedback on their application whether they are successful or not.

Winners will receive a commemorative Grant of Appointment certificate and a crystal chalice at an award ceremony with HM The Queen at Buckingham Palace. Companies can display the awards emblem for five years.

All UK based companies employing more than two people can enter. It is free to enter and the deadline for entries for the 2012 awards is October 31 2011.

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