The UK’s highest business honours are now open for applications, giving businesses across Omagh and surrounding rural areas the opportunity to gain national recognition for their achievements.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027 celebrate outstanding success in business, innovation and leadership across the UK. Open to organisations of all sizes and sectors, the awards can help raise a company’s profile, strengthen credibility and open doors to new opportunities.
Five award categories are available:
- International Trade
- Innovation
- Sustainable Development
- Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility
- Young Founder
Businesses can apply for more than one category, and entry is completely free.
Why this matters for Omagh businesses
From innovative startups and digital businesses to manufacturers, social enterprises and family-run companies, businesses across Omagh and the wider rural economy are increasingly demonstrating the ambition and creativity recognised by these awards.
With growing investment in digital transformation, sustainability and exporting, many local businesses may already meet the standard needed to compete at UK level.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, organisations must:
- be based in the UK
- have at least two full-time employees, or equivalent part-time staff
- manage their own accounts independently
- have a strong HMRC compliance record
- demonstrate good environmental, social and governance practices
Applications are open to private businesses, non-profit organisations and public sector bodies.
Each category also has its own additional criteria.
Key deadline
Applications for The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027 close at 1pm on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Find out more and apply for the King’s Award for Enterprise.
For ambitious businesses in Omagh and surrounding rural areas, the awards offer a chance to showcase success on a national stage while highlighting the strength and innovation emerging from the local business community.
