Two Staffordshire firms win King’s Awards for Enterprise
Woolcool, from Stone, and Lynguard Limited, from Chesterton, have both been recognised for International Trade.
Two Staffordshire businesses have been honoured in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise.
Woolcool, from Stone, and Lynguard Limited, from Chesterton, have both won awards in the International Trade category.
They join 186 recipients across the country recognised in the 2026 awards.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are presented annually by the British monarch and celebrate outstanding achievements by UK businesses.
Winners are selected based on their success in one or more categories, including innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
The winners are chosen by an independent panel of judges with expertise in their respective fields.
Both Staffordshire companies will receive their awards later this year through the Staffordshire Lieutenancy on behalf of the King.
Professor Elizabeth Barnes CBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, said: “I am delighted that two of our leading businesses in Staffordshire have been recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise, the most prestigious business award in the UK, and both being celebrated for their success in International Trade.
“Woolcool has already received two Queen’s Awards previously, having been recognised for their innovation and sustainability, and this demonstrates the all-round strength of their business.
“Lynguard represent the best of British design and it is fantastic to see their growth in international trade acknowledged in this way.
“They are both great examples of the strength of our creative industries in Staffordshire.”
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are among the most prestigious awards for UK businesses.
They are open to businesses of all sizes, from small start-ups to large corporations, as well as individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the UK economy and society.
Winning a King’s Award for Enterprise can help raise a company’s profile and boost its reputation.
This year, 186 UK businesses have been recognised, including:
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are presented annually by the British monarch and celebrate outstanding achievements by UK businesses.
Woolcool, from Stone, and Lynguard Limited, from Chesterton, have both won awards in the International Trade category.
They join 186 recipients across the country recognised in the 2026 awards.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are presented annually by the British monarch and celebrate outstanding achievements by UK businesses.
Winners are selected based on their success in one or more categories, including innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
The winners are chosen by an independent panel of judges with expertise in their respective fields.
Both Staffordshire companies will receive their awards later this year through the Staffordshire Lieutenancy on behalf of the King.
Professor Elizabeth Barnes CBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, said: “I am delighted that two of our leading businesses in Staffordshire have been recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise, the most prestigious business award in the UK, and both being celebrated for their success in International Trade.
“Woolcool has already received two Queen’s Awards previously, having been recognised for their innovation and sustainability, and this demonstrates the all-round strength of their business.
“Lynguard represent the best of British design and it is fantastic to see their growth in international trade acknowledged in this way.
“They are both great examples of the strength of our creative industries in Staffordshire.”
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are among the most prestigious awards for UK businesses.
They are open to businesses of all sizes, from small start-ups to large corporations, as well as individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the UK economy and society.
Winning a King’s Award for Enterprise can help raise a company’s profile and boost its reputation.
This year, 186 UK businesses have been recognised, including:
- 76 for International Trade
- 52 for Innovation
- 36 for Sustainable Development
- 22 for Promoting Opportunity through social mobility
- 52 for Innovation
- 36 for Sustainable Development
- 22 for Promoting Opportunity through social mobility
Further details about the awards and winners are available on the King’s Awards for Enterprise webpage.