Sixteen businesses across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire have been commended in the 2024 King’s Awards for Enterprise.
The King’s Awards are considered the most prestigious a business can be presented with. Winning organisations award are permitted to fly the King’s Awards for Enterprise flag at their main office and use the emblem in their marketing materials such as on websites and email footers.
Eight more winning businesses across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire have been announced than in 2023, with eleven awards to members of East Midlands Chamber. Recipients this year have been recognised for achievements in innovation, international trade and sustainable development.
East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “It’s wonderful that this year an even greater number of businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire have been commended with this top-level honour and I offer my congratulations to each of them for their outstanding achievement. The King’s Awards are the most prestigious accolade in industry and show people all over the world that a business has been stamped with royal recognition.
“This recognition further reinforces the East Midlands as a leading light for innovation, international trade and sustainability. We know the importance of new approaches to production, of being inventive, of drawing on the full potential of emerging international markets. The three counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire are a Centre of Trading Excellence and these winning businesses underline the East Midlands as a resourceful region with inventive thinking at the forefront.”
In addition to the right to fly the King’s Award for Enterprise flag at their head office and use the emblem in marketing, winners will receive an invitation to a royal reception, be given a crystal trophy and an official certificate, known as a Grant of Appointment.
King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024 – Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire winners
Derbyshire
- HSG UK, Derby (Innovation Award): HSG’s revolutionary washroom innovation technologies significantly reduce water consumption, save money and improve the environment
- Whitehouse Construction Co Ltd, Ashbourne (Innovation Award): a flood resistant door and gasket for domestic properties, providing a passive defence against water
- McGhee Investments Ltd, Belper (International Trade Award): global specialists in the controlled manufacture, machining, recycling, testing and distribution of graphite products
- Heraeus Electro-Nite (UK) Ltd, Chesterfield (International Trade Award): global leader in the development and supply of measurement technology for the steel industry
- United Cast Bar (UK), Chesterfield (International Trade Award): global leader in the production and international supply of continuous cast iron bar
- Global Brands Ltd, Chesterfield (International Trade Award): the leading independent producer and creators of remarkable, tasty liquids, enjoyed around the world
- Midland Lead (ML Operations Ltd), Woodville (Sustainable Development Award): sustainable manufacturer of recycled lead sheet – positively impacting on our team, community and environment
Leicestershire
- Zeeko Ltd, Coalville (Innovation Award and International Trade Award): innovative process and product range enhancing the established business and offering growth and diversification opportunities
- NMS International Ltd, Market Harborough (International Trade Award): NMS manages complex projects in difficult places
- Learn Well Trading, Oakham (International Trade Award): Delivering the best kind of open-ended, child-led, play-based learning, into homes and classrooms worldwide
- Winbro Group Technologies Ltd, Coalville (Innovation Award): high performance, flexible manufacturing system for machining; Turbine Blades, Hydrogen Fuel-Cells, Semiconductor and Medical parts
- CMS Cepcor Ltd, Coalville (International Trade Award): the leading supplier of aftermarket parts to crushing operations around the world
- Devol Kitchens Ltd, Loughborough (International Trade Award): beautifully made furniture and accessories designed and crafted in Britain
Nottinghamshire
- Halo Solutions Ltd, Newark (Innovation Award): lifesaving software invented by counter-terrorism police officer, motivated to help after Manchester Arena bombing
- Halliday Lighting Ltd, Kirkby in Ashfield (International Trade Award): experts in exterior lighting solutions internationally for sports, ports, airports, and industrial applications
- Doff Portland Ltd, Hucknall (International Trade Award): sale of environmentally responsible horticultural products to European hobby gardeners, and the agricultural sector
