Cornwall cycling accessory business honoured with King’s Award for mudguard innovation
Recognition celebrates exceptional business success and new ideas
Last updated 5th May 2026
Cornwall-based cycling accessory brand Mucky Nutz has been honoured with The King’s Awards for Enterprise, celebrated for their innovative dual-adjustable mudguard design.
Originally founded in Sheffield, Mucky Nutz relocated to Cornwall, alligning with their customers' lifestyles, and their success has been recognised.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise, marking 60 years of celebrating business excellence since their inception in 1966, are the UK’s most distinguished business awards.
This year, 186 recipients were announced, honouring businesses like Mucky Nutz, which are excelling in innovation, international trade, sustainability, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
Shane Darwin from Mucky Nutz expresses the pride he feels for the brand's recognition, asserting the award’s role in Bude and the positive impact it may have on the business's future growth.
Winning the award acknowledges the brand's inventive spirit and solidifies its contribution to the cycling accessory sector.
The awards, supporting businesses across diverse sectors, play a vital role in driving economic growth, and Mucky Nutz's achievement underscores Cornwall's thriving enterprise landscape.
As businesses continue to innovate, The King’s Awards demonstrate outstanding dedication to crafting new ideas and contributing to the UK’s economy.
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