Gibsons Games is one of 197 organisations to be nationally recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Tuesday May 6), Gibsons has been honoured for its excellence in sustainable development.
Gibsons Games is a fourth-generation family business founded in 1919, with a small team based in Surrey which is committed to bringing people together with the fun and joy of puzzles and games.
Managing director Kate Gibson said: “This award is an incredible honour for Gibsons. It celebrates the ongoing efforts of our team, past and present, who have shaped our sustainability model and prioritised how we can do business better. I couldn’t be prouder!”
The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II, by recognising outstanding UK businesses.
They Awards are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
Now in its 59th year, this business awards programme is generally considered to be the most prestigious in the country, with successful businesses able to use the esteemed King’s Awards Emblem for the next five years.