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Supra UK (The Key Safe Company), based in Worcester, has received the award in the Innovation category.

Worcester-based Olpro Ltd and The Little Soap Company, located in Broadway, have both been awarded the King’s Award for Sustainable Development, recognising their continued commitment to responsible and environmentally conscious business practices.

This year, only 185 businesses across the UK have achieved a King’s Award for Enterprise, with 16 recipients in the West Midlands region, which includes Worcestershire. Success in the Sustainable Development category is particularly notable, with just 36 businesses nationally receiving the award.

The King’s Awards celebrate businesses that demonstrate exceptional innovation, environmental responsibility and positive social impact, alongside strong commercial performance.

Mrs Beatrice Grant, Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, congratulated the recipients, saying:
“I am absolutely delighted that three 91��Ƭ��businesses have been recognised with King’s Awards for Enterprise. These awards celebrate not only commercial success, but also creativity, innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability. Supra UK, Olpro Ltd and The Little Soap Company are excellent ambassadors for Worcestershire, and their achievements reflect the talent, ambition and responsible values of our local business community.”

The Little Soap Company previously received a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category in 2022. 

Founder and Owner Emma Heathcote James, who launched the business from her kitchen table in 2008, has expressed her delight at receiving the award this year for Sustainable Development, saying:

"We are deeply honoured to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, and particularly proud to represent 91��Ƭ��on such a prestigious national and royal stage.

It isn’t easy being sustainable - it is costly but I have always believed that the responsibility of a business is to help make the world a better place.  We are so proud to fly the flag for 91��Ƭ��and to demonstrate that doing the right thing - for the planet, the team and our entire supply chain right through tour customers - can lead to a solid business and lasting success.”

Employing 27 people, The Key Safe Company was founded in 1996. Their latest multi-push key safe, the ark Tamo™, which has won the Innovation award, has the highest level of security accreditation and is supplied around the world.  

David Ogden, CEO and Founder at The Key Safe Company said: “We are delighted to receive a 2026 King's Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation.
This achievement reflects 30 years dedication and commitment from our staff, both past and present; delivering the very best key safes and access control solutions. The King's Award is a tremendous honour and we congratulate all this year’s other winners.”

Founded in 2011, OLPRO combines quality, sustainability and distinctive design to reinvent outdoor gear and inspire more enjoyable adventures. They received the KAE in 2021 in the International Trade category.

Daniel Walton, Founder & Managing Director of OLPRO said: “We are thrilled to be recognised for OLPRO’s sustainability efforts on such a prestigious stage. This is a proud moment for our entire team and reflects the passion, dedication and innovation we’ve invested over the past 15 years. As the UK’s first B-Corp certified camping brand, this award means a great deal to us.”

Later in the year, the Lord Lieutenant of 91��Ƭ��will formally present each company with their Award and Grant of Appointment. In addition, one representative from each business will be invited to attend a special Royal reception in recognition of their achievement.

The King’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious business award in the UK, recognising and encouraging outstanding accomplishment in the fields of Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity through social mobility.

Formerly known as The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the awards were instituted by Royal Warrant in 1965, with the first awards presented in 1966. Winners are permitted to display the esteemed King’s Awards Emblem for five years, marking them as leaders in their field.