VHR Wins Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise 2025
Honoured for Outstanding International Trade
VHR is proud to announce that we have been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise 2025 in the International Trade category – the UK’s most prestigious accolade for business success.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise, formerly known as The Queen’s Awards, are awarded to UK businesses demonstrating exceptional achievements in the fields of International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility). These awards are regarded as the highest official UK recognition for British businesses and were first established in 1965. Over 8,000 companies have been recognised to date.
The 2025 awards mark the third year under the name ‘King’s Awards for Enterprise’, following His Majesty The King’s wish to continue the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II by celebrating excellence and innovation within the UK business community.
Celebrating British Excellence
This year, 197 UK businesses have been awarded for their contributions across four categories, with a total of 199 awards granted – two organisations received awards in more than one category. The awards include:
· 116 for International Trade
· 46 for Innovation
· 27 for Sustainable Development
· 10 for Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility)
These businesses were recognised for pioneering services and products, leading innovation, advancing sustainability, and driving social mobility.
VHR is proud to stand alongside some of the UK’s most impressive businesses and to be among those demonstrating the importance of international trade in boosting the British economy. We are also thrilled to continue delivering value to our clients and candidates across the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Engineering & Defence and Marine sectors in 57 countries around the globe.
A Testament to Global Growth and Ethical Recruitment
At VHR, international trade lies at the heart of our mission. Our award win reflects our significant growth in overseas markets, our commitment to ethical recruitment, and our ability to deliver technical staffing solutions on a global scale.
Whether partnering with engineering firms in Europe or supporting aviation clients across the Middle East and Asia, our consultative, partner-led approach ensures we find the right talent and support businesses to grow – even in the most challenging recruitment markets.
What’s Next for the King’s Awards?
Applications for the 2026 King’s Awards for Enterprise open on 6th May 2025 and close on 9th September 2025. Almost all UK-based businesses, including non-profits, can apply. Organisations may apply to more than one category, and the application process is entirely free and online.
For more information on how to apply, including entry requirements and eligibility criteria, visit the official government site:
https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise/how-to-apply
Shaping the Future of International Technical Recruitment
We are immensely proud of this recognition and remain committed to enhancing lives through ethical international recruitment. From delivering skilled workers where talent is in short supply to supporting individuals in achieving long-term career growth, VHR will continue to lead the way in global recruitment excellence.
