Queen's Awards for Enterprise: 2021 Regional winners revealed
The winners of the 2021 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses following an incredibly challenging year.
This year, 205 businesses representing every part of the United Kingdom and a diverse range of sectors have been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen as among the best in the country.
Across our region (Thames Valley, the South West and West Midlands), companies have been recognised across four categories: promoting opportunity, sustainable development, innovation and international trade.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE COMPANIES BELOW.
FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
3P innovation Ltd, Warwick for International Trade
3P designs and manufactures advanced machinery and automation solutions for the pharmaceutical, medical and FMCG sectors
Alice Caroline Ltd, Tewkesbury for International Trade
Liberty fabric, design of patterns and sewing kits, accessories, cosmetic bags and accessories range
ALS Mechatronic Ltd,Gloucester for International Trade
Design, manufacture and installation of bespoke factory automation machinery and control systems
Boardies International Ltd, Bristol for International Trade
Premium swim ware range with original designs and sustainable fabrics
Coventry Chemicals Limited for International Trade
Manufactures cleaning and hygiene products for the professional, retail and healthcare (mainly animals) sectors
Embed Limited, Coventry for International Trade
Design and development of automotive electronics and embedded software
Glentham Life Sciences Ltd, Corsham for International Trade
Supply of fine chemicals and raw materials for research, analysis and production
M Lloyd Engineering Limited, Leominster for International Trade
Design and manufacture of a range of excavator-mound screening machinery
Melford Technologies, Amersham for International Trade
Design and manufacture of bespoke digital technology across multiple market sectors
Ocere Limited, Cheltenham for International Trade
Digital marketing focussed on search engine optimisation and content creation
OLPRO, Worcester for International Trade
Camping equipment and accessories design and supply
OXGENE, Oxford for International Trade
Technology to accelerate the discovery and development of new cell and gene therapies
Scanning Pens Ltd, Melksham for International Trade
Distribution of award-winning assistive technology supporting the development of users with reading difficulties
Tonic Games Limited, Gerrards Cross for International Trade
PC, mobile and console games, mostly Digital
TruffleHunter Ltd, Cirencester for International Trade
The supply of fresh truffles and the production of truffle products for sale in food markets
Westminster Group Plc, Banbury for International Trade
The supply of advanced security, long-term managed services, guarding, consultancy and training
Zenthis Ltd (trading as Payara), Malvern for International Trade
Software for mission critical production systems
FOR INNOVATION
Exscientia, Oxford for Innovation
Artificial intelligence platform to automate drug discovery
Fibex Limited, Kidderminster for Innovation
Fibex's Trenchlite is a versatile and lightweight alternative to pre-cast concrete trenching systems
Gympanzees, Bristol for Innovation
An inclusive leisure destination to allow children with disabilities to access play, exercise and friendship.
JUNE Medical, High Wycombe for Innovation
A lightweight surgical retractor for single hand adjustment reducing the need for extra staff during surgery.
Martin Audio LTD, High Wycombe for Innovation
Profesional loudspeaker systems using patented technology to provide controlled audience coverage.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, Witney for Innovation
Innovative engineering fibre optic sensing system with unmatched sensitivity enabling novel applications
Vitaccess Ltd, Oxford for Innovation for Innovation
Digital platform generating rigorous real-time data on the impact of disease on patents' everyday lives
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Proelectric Services, Clevedon for Sustainable Development
Smart, sustainable technology in rail, construction and infrastructure projects
Seacourt Ltd, Oxford for Sustainable Development
Plant positive printing
FOR PROMOTING OPPORTUNITY
Ashley Community & Housing Ltd, Bristol for Promoting Opportunity
Integration services for the refugee and BAME communities
Enjoy Training Limited, Wokingham for Promoting Opportunity
Supporting those, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, in starting a business
The Music Works, Forest of Dean for Promoting Opportunity
Supporting young people in challenging circumstances to reach their potential in music, learning and life