Yorkshire business excellence celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise

11 recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards – announced this year in the Yorkshire and Humber region

• Businesses from Beverley to Bridlington recognised, with each playing a key role in the Government's mission for economic growth  

• Winners across three categories: International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development 

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today [6 May], celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands and recognising their vital role in growing our economy to improve lives. 

 This year, 197 businesses representing a diverse range of sectors, have been recognised by His Majesty The King as among the best in the country, highlighting the ambition, ingenuity, and success of our diverse business community.  

 Of these, a total of 11 awards went to businesses in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Eight were recognised in the International Trade category, one for Innovation, and two for Sustainable Development.  

 By supporting more people into work, developing new innovations and exporting the best Britain has to offer around the world, businesses like these are playing a key role in the Government’s mission to go further and faster for economic growth, to put more money in more working people’s pockets as part of our Plan for Change. 

 This year’s recipients from Yorkshire and the Humber include: 

• White Rose Education, a West Yorkshire based business exporting their high-quality educational resources for teachers and students globally to drive growth, strengthen UK relations, and promote world-class learning. They have been recognised in the International Trade category. 

• Integra Buildings, a leading manufacturer challenging the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable construction through bespoke design and offsite manufacturing. Based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, they have been recognised in the Sustainable Development category. 

Gareth Thomas, Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports said: 

“There are some inspiring businesses from Yorkshire and the Humber recognised in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise: from White Rose Education’s success exporting educational resources around the world to Integra Building’s sustainable manufacturing methods.  

“I wish the winners every success as they continue to grow, innovate and prosper, and commend the invaluable contributions they have already made to communities at home in Yorkshire and Humber region and abroad, helping to boost the UK economy.”  

Michael Gosling, Chair of the White Rose Education Board, said: 

“Receiving The King’s Award for International Trade is a huge honour and a reflection of the dedication, hard work and passion that drive everything we do at White Rose Education.  

“This recognition not only celebrates our global reach but also reinforces our commitment to supporting teachers and pupils around the world with high-quality, accessible educational resources. It’s a proud moment for our entire team and is a testament to the positive impact we're making in classrooms worldwide.” 

Gary Parker, CEO of Integra Buildings, said:  

“Receiving The King’s Award for Enterprise is a tremendous honour for our business and all of our team. This award reflects and rewards the total commitment we have across our business to excellence in project performance and delivery. It also recognises our commitment to adopting sustainable policies and practices in everything we do. 

 “Modular building has so many advantages over traditional methods of construction; one of those being that it is inherently more sustainable. We passionately believe that the future of construction is modular, and that the companies embracing sustainability will be the most successful for many years to come.” 

The King’s Awards for Enterprise were previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and were renamed two years ago to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 59th year, has awarded over 8,000 companies since its inception in 1965. 

His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants – The King’s representatives in each county – will be presenting the Awards to businesses locally throughout the year. One representative from each winning business will also be invited to a special Royal reception event. 

Yorkshire and the Humber recipients: 

Background 

The full list of recipients across the four categories can be found in the London Gazette from 01:00am on 6 May 2025. 

 The recipients pass a robust assessment process, judged by experts from industry, academia, the voluntary sector, and senior officials in Whitehall. On that basis, each year, The King’s Awards for Enterprise recipients are recommended by the Prime Minister and approved by His Majesty The King. 

 Applications for The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026 open on 6 May 2025. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise. 

Eligible businesses are free to apply for one or more categories. Awards are valid for five years. 

 The KAO office will continue their promotion of the Awards for the 2026 round, with a specific focus on increasing applications from under-represented groups, regions, and sectors.