A film has been produced to encourage more companies in Somerset to apply for the King’s Award for Enterprise, the most prestigious business award in the country.
The two-minute film was commissioned by the Somerset Lieutenancy, which runs the awards locally.
It shines a light on one of last year’s winners, Atlantas Marine of Yeovil – a company which has trebled its turnover in three years, supplying and operating underwater surveillance equipment in oceans around the world.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, said today: “A company like Atlantas Marine is what this award is all about. I cannot think of a more fitting winner. It is why we were keen to showcase them in our film, which I hope shows just how prestigious the King’s Award is.
“It is more than just a badge. Many business speak of the tangible benefits it brings in attracting new business, boosting staff morale and attracting and retaining talent.”
The KAE recognises outstanding success in innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunities through social mobility.
Charlie Foll, founder and Managing Director of Atlantas Marine, said the award was a terrific accolade for the company. “It’s the culmination of 20 plus years of having a fantastic team and delivering a fantastic service to the offshore under water inspection industries.”
The Somerset Lieutenancy is hoping the film (available to view on YouTube with the following link: https://youtu.be/etWzKwiVcx8)will encourage more companies to come forward and apply for the KAE. It was produced by former BBC TV correspondent Clinton Rogers, who is a Deputy Lieutenant in Somerset.
It will be shown at a Somerset Business Breakfast at the University of Bath on May 6th, the day the winner’s of this year’s awards will be announced.
Somerset companies wanting to know more about the King’s Award for Enterprise, and how to apply, can visit the website: www.king’s-award-for-enterprise or call the helpline on 020 4551 0081