Inside the King’s Awards for Enterprise: A Fireside Chat with 2026 Winner

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are among the most respected accolades for UK businesses, recognising outstanding achievement in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and social mobility. But what does it actually take to win?

In this session, we’ll sit down with Lisa Roberts from Sterling Quality Services, winner of the International Trade category in 2026. Lisa will join us for an open and practical conversation about her journey - from deciding to apply, through the application process, to the impact of winning.

We’ll cover:

• Why SQS chose to apply and how she approached it
• Key elements that strengthened her application
• Common challenges and how to navigate them
• The commercial and reputational benefits post-award
• Advice for businesses thinking about applying

Alongside this, we will be joined by Dr Vikas Shah MBE DL who will be providing an overview of all of the award categories and share how we are working together to celebrate Greater Manchester businesses.

This is a great opportunity to gain first-hand insight, ask questions, and better understand how the King’s Awards can support your growth and positioning.

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