Six Surrey businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise  

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. 

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK organisations, recognising and rewarding their outstanding achievements in the fields of Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility).

This year six Surrey businesses have been awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise, with three winners in Innovation, two in International Trade and one in Sustainable Development. 

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey said: “As the most prestigious business award in the UK, winning the esteemed King’s Award Emblem is an incredible honour. It’s an internationally recognised symbol of excellence – one that sets your business apart and gets you noticed. These Surrey companies exemplify the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of British business, and it will be a great honour to present them with their King’s Award for Enterprise over the coming months. They are all truly outstanding representatives of Surrey business, leading the way in technological development and thoroughly deserving this recognition.”

And the winners are:

Gordon Murray Group – Innovation

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RENOURISH Limited – Innovation

Renourish Limited, was established in 2019 in Surrey. It is the world’s first fresh soup in a microwaveable, fully recyclable, grab-and-go bottle. Created by a former critical care nurse and nutritional therapist, RE:NOURISH soups are made with 100% fresh ingredients, with no additives or preservatives. Designed for the busy health-conscious consumers, the soup can be heated and consumed directly from the bottle. At its core is RE:NOURISH’s patented soup bottle — a global first — combining hot-fill compatibility, blast-chill durability, BPA-free microwave safety, and thermal insulation that keeps soup warm for 40 minutes. No other bottle globally meets these combined demands. As a result, this innovative packaging is protected by international patents and design registered intellectual property. RE:NOURISH is not only shaking up the UK’s fresh soup market — it is gaining international recognition as a disruptive force in the global health food sector.

Sirius Constellation Limited – Innovation

Sirius has been recognised for its excellence in innovation as a highly entrepreneurial SME that has developed and deployed next generation maritime domain awareness technology to promote and enhance security, safety and sustainability at sea in the UK and in overseas markets. Sirius’s technology provides maritime authorities with real-time information and autonomous alerts about unusual or suspicious activity at sea, supporting their work to tackle modern maritime challenges across defence, environmental damage, illegal fishing, and security.

Malcolm Glaister, Chief Executive Officer of Sirius Insight, said:

“It is the greatest possible honour to receive a King’s Award for Enterprise. This is a proud day for Sirius Insight and a marvellous accolade for the business and the journey that Sirius Insight has been on since we set up the Company in 2016. It is a wonderful tribute to the brilliant and tireless work of our amazing team, and our clients in the UK and overseas whose support and custom have played such a pivotal role in making Sirius the world-class AI maritime surveillance technology business that it has become today, recognised in markets around the world.”

The Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Hunt MP, Member of Parliament for Godalming and Ash, said: “It is a remarkable tribute to Malcolm Glaister and his team that Sirius has been given such an accolade, and a massive honour for us locally to have such innovation and ingenuity on our doorstep.”

Penta Consulting Limited – International Trade

A global leader in delivery of Technology Resource Solutions across the Information Communication Technology sector.

Stanhope-seta Limited – International Trade

Laboratory Quality Control Instruments across a range of applications from jet fuel to lipstick

Stanhope-Seta Ltd is both proud and honoured to be the recipient of a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade, 2025. This is the fifth such honour bestowed upon the company, building on a legacy of excellence following previous Queen’s Awards for International Trade in 2012 and 2022, and the award for Innovation in 2014 and 2019.  

Giles Verity, Director and owner comments –

“Receiving the King’s Award is a tremendous honour and a testament to our team’s passion, commitment and technical excellence.  The Kings Awards celebrate the very best in British companies. They are internationally recognized as a trusted symbol of excellence worldwide.  We continue to fly the flag for British manufacturing and innovation. Indeed, it is a true reflection of the loyalty and investment from the whole Seta team embracing the company’s belief in the next generation of young people, developing and growing innovative UK talent for the future. I believe the Kings awards are inspirational for young apprentices, entrepreneurs and businesses alike”

HM Lord-Lieutenant said; ‘Any company that receives the King’s Award for Enterprise, should be justly proud of their teams achievement.  This year however, Stanhope Seta can be particularly proud of having won the award no fewer than five times.  This is a huge achievement and deserve our recognition, applause and congratulations’  

Denbies Wine Estate Ltd –  Sustainable Development

Commitment to sustainable and ethical wine tourism, first vineyard in UK certified UKCCC Net Zero

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

“Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, who all demonstrate the very best of British business talent. I wish them every success as they continue to grow, innovate and prosper, and commend the invaluable contributions they have already made to communities at home and abroad, helping to boost the UK economy.”  

His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Michael More-Molyneux  – The King’s representatives in Surrey 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. 

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. 

 The next application round will be open from 6th May to midday 12th September 2025.

Almost all UK businesses can apply, and the application process is free and straightforward.

The King’s Award Helpline is there to help you.

Contact

kingsawards@businessandtrade.gov.uk

020 4551 0081

www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for- enterprise

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