The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.
This year, 13 businesses in Scotland have been recognised by The King as among the best in the country.
Businesses like these are central to delivering on the government’s priority to grow our economy – from creating new opportunities and supporting people into work through to developing new innovations and exporting the best of Britain around the world.
The full list of recipients from Scotland are:
- Monitor Systems Scotland, Aberdeen, International Trade category.
- Maritime Developments, Westhill, International Trade category.
- James Johnston & Co, Elgin, International Trade category.
- Vascutek, trading as Terumo Aortic, Inchinnan, Innovation category.
- SnapDragon Monitoring, Edinburgh, International Trade category.
- Mike Stoane Lighting, Loanhead, Sustainable Development and Innovation categories.
- Perle Hotels, Portree, International Trade category.
- Liquid Gas Equipment, trading as Babcock LGE, Rosyth, Innovation category.
- Rohr Aero Services, Prestwick, International Trade category.
- JST Services (Floating Piers), Ayr, Innovation category.
- Deep Casing Tools, Aberdeenshire, International Trade category.
- Sarco Stopper, Broxburn, Innovation category.
- ERIBÉ Knitwear, Melrose, International Trade category.
Minister for Enterprise Kevin Hollinrake said: “Businesses like JST Services who exemplify innovation, and Eribé Knitwear who are exporting British excellence across the globe truly inspire confidence in the British enterprise.
“I wish them every success and commend the invaluable contributions they make to communities both at home and overseas, helping to grow the UK economy.”
JST is a logistics company active in the port services sector, providing operations throughout the UK and Ireland. Its mobile floating piers have made it possible for large capacity cargo ships to berth directly adjacent to remote forests.
Richard Jennings, managing director of JST, said: “As a service business, receiving the Kings Award for Innovation is an absolute honour for the company and a huge testament to our employees, partners and customers.”
ERIBÉ makes Scottish knitwear that is sold to the international marketplace, with founder and chief executive Rosemary Eribé commenting: “Being awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade is a real honour, it is about all of us, the award recognises how focused teamwork can create such magic and success.
“We see this award as celebrating and recognising the incredible work done by our retailers, suppliers, agents, and team ERIBE in bringing stunning knitwear to our customers.”
ScotlandIS Cyber cluster member, SnapDragon, provides online brand protection for businesses, large and small, with founder Rachel Jones stating: “Having founded the business to help SMEs avoid the same pains I went through when my invention was counterfeited, we are honoured to now also be working, and growing, with global brands to protect them, their customers and revenues, all around the world.”
The programme, now in its 58th year, has awarded over 7,000 companies since its inception in 1965.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Donald Cameron said: “The winners are all outstanding in their field, from creating hi-tech marine equipment to improving water conservation technology and delivering solutions to treat heart disease, their expertise cements Scotland’s status as a world leader in innovation.“
His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants will be presenting the awards to businesses locally throughout the year.
Eligible businesses are free to apply for one or more categories. The recipients pass an assessment process, judged by experts from industry, academia, the voluntary sector and senior officials in Whitehall.
Recipients are permitted to fly The King’s Awards flag at their main office and use the emblem on their marketing materials. They are also given a Grant of Appointment – an official certificate – and a commemorative crystal trophy.
The awards are valid for five years.
Source: Insider