On Wednesday 15th June, TDA welcomed business leaders, owners and managing directors to EPIC to hear more about applying for and winning a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
Introduced by Cllr Swithin Long, Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Tourism and Housing for Torbay Council, HM Deputy Lieutenant Brian Wills-Pope delivered a presentation on the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise providing further details on the categories and benefits of winning the award.
The event was well attended with guests from various businesses present, including past winner of the award in 2020, Plymouth City Bus, and two current 2022 winners of the award, Investment Casting Systems Ltd and Spirent Communications, who are both based in Paignton.
Investment Casting Systems Ltd, a world class toolmaker, was granted an award for their continued growth in turnover and exports over the last three years.
Spirent Communications manufactures the world’s leading test solutions for Positioning, Navigation and Timing solutions and were recognised for their continued international trade success.
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are regarded as the highest official UK awards for British businesses and remains one of the many great legacies of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Recognised globally, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise signifies excellence and provides prestigious endorsement, with previous winners testifying that there are many immediate and long-term benefits, including recognising the achievements of the company, building confidence with trading partners and access to new markets and customers. Winning businesses are able to use the esteemed Queen’s Awards emblem for five years.
Applications for the 2023 Awards are now open and close on 6th September 2022.
The awards are free to enter. Businesses are encouraged to enter online here> The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. Help and advice with applications is available via the Queens Awards Helpline at queensawards@beis.gov.uk or by calling 0207 2156880.
Large or small companies from any sector, trading in regional, national, or international markets are encouraged to apply, as long as the company is a self-contained enterprise based in the UK, files tax returns with HMRC and has at least 2 full time equivalent employees.