Not only do they celebrate success, the awards’ credibility bolster winners’ profiles and credibility, especially when trading overseas.

The Lieutenancies of Warwickshire, the West Midlands and Leicestershire are hosting an event, in partnership with Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, to help firms navigate the application process.

It will take place on Friday, June 19, from 9.30am until 12.30pm at the Eliot Park Innovation Centre (EPIC) in Nuneaton and will include interactive sessions and Q&As with previous winners and expert speakers, including representatives from KPM Marine, Ryse 3D, HORIBA MIRA and Nuneaton Signs.

Topics will include: What judges are looking for; five ways to maximise your chances; avoiding common pitfalls; importance of evidence; context and storytelling; reading the rules; and what if you don’t win.

Chamber board member Sarah Windrum, who has led the collaboration from a Chamber point of view, said: “The King’s Award for Enterprise is one of the most sought-after and prestigious accolades that a business can win anywhere in the world.

“Firms that win see their profile raised immediately – not just in the UK but globally too.

“It is one of the most rigorous judging processes and businesses who enter have to meet a range of criteria to be able to be honoured in one of the categories.

“So, this session will offer some really insight to help encourage more businesses from Coventry and Warwickshire to put themselves forward and will hopefully mean we see more winners in our region.”

For more information or to register attendance go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-guide-to-the-kings-award-for-enterprise-tickets-1988554239260?aff=oddtdtcreator