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The Queen presents a Queen's Award for Enterprise

The Queen presents Derek Browne, Chief Executive of Entrepreneurs in Action, with The Queen's Award for Enterprise at Buckingham Palace, 10 July 2006
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THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE

The Queen's Award for Enterprise is an honour which recognises outstanding UK companies and encourages the development of British business.

There are two types of award - for businesses and for individuals.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are awarded to businesses in three categories: international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise Promotion are intended to recognise individuals who make outstanding contributions to enterprise culture in the UK.

The Awards are made each year by The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions.

Winners are announced each year on 21 April 2006, The Queen's birthday.

Winners receive a range of benefits including worldwide recognition and extensive press coverage. The Queen also invites winners to a reception at Buckingham Palace.

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	Prizes and Awards The Queen presents a Queen's Award for Enterprise The Queen presents Derek Browne, Chief Executive of Entrepreneurs in Action, with The Queen's Award for Enterprise at Buckingham Palace, 10 July 2006 © Press Association THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE The Queen's Award for Enterprise is an honour which recognises outstanding UK companies and encourages the development of British business. There are two types of award - for businesses and for individuals. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are awarded to businesses in three categories: international trade, innovation and sustainable development. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise Promotion are intended to recognise individuals who make outstanding contributions to enterprise culture in the UK. The Awards are made each year by The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions. Winners are announced each year on 21 April 2006, The Queen's birthday. Winners receive a range of benefits including worldwide recognition and extensive press coverage. The Queen also invites winners to a reception at Buckingham Palace.
How the Monarchy works? Queen and State Queen and Commonwealth Ceremony and symbol Royal finances The Royal Household	The awards began life as The Queen's Award to Industry, instituted by Royal Warrant in 1966. In the 1970s the scheme became The Queen's Awards for Export and Technology, with separate awards for outstanding achievement in export or technology. The Queen's Award for Environmental Achievement was added in 1992. Following a review in 1999, the three separate schemes were replaced by a single scheme known as 'The Queen's Awards for Enterprise'. Nominations can be made through The Queen's Award web site, www.queensawards.org.uk. Next section Have you seen... The Queen A biography of the Head of State Buckingham Palace Information about The Queen's London residence SUGGESTED LINKS Queen's Award for Enterprise Department of Trade & Industry