You are invited to the 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise (KAE) Briefing Event on Wednesday, May 15th at The Athenaeum.

Hosted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside, this event aims to support local businesses in understanding and applying for the prestigious KAE, which recognizes excellence across four categories:

• International Trade
• Innovation
• Sustainable Development
• Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility

Gain insights from the Head of the King’s Award Office and previous KAE winners, and learn how to craft a successful application. Whether you’re new to the process or seeking to improve past attempts, this briefing offers valuable guidance and networking opportunities.

To attend, please contact Helen Tanzey, Clerk to the Lieutenancy of Merseyside, at msl.clerk@lieutenancy.info.

Event Programme

09.30hrs Registration and Refreshments.

10.00hrs Opening – Max Steinberg CBE

• Address from Nicky Bruno followed by Q&A

Head of King’s Award for Enterprise Dept. for Business and Trade.

• Speaker – Warren Gavin, Global Beauty Ltd. followed by Q&A

Successful recipient of Queen’s Award for International Trade.

• Speaker – Professor John Mohin OBE D.Univ followed by Q&A

“The dos and don’ts” – feedback from the KAE Assessors.

• Closing remarks – Mark Blundell, Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside