Three outstanding Somerset businesses have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising excellence in innovation, international trade, and sustainable development.
The 2026 Somerset recipients are:
- Nexus BioQuest – an immunology-focused preclinical research partner, based in Portishead, delivering advanced assays to support drug discovery for biopharma clients worldwide.
- Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd – a world-leading defence technology company, with offices at Beckington, near Frome.
- Paradigm Norton Financial Planning – a financial planning company, with offices in North Somerset, helping people invest sustainably, live purposefully and create lasting impact.
These awards, among the most respected honours for UK businesses, celebrate organisations that demonstrate exceptional achievement, strong leadership, and a commitment to growth and innovation within their sectors.
Each of the three winners represents the very best of Somerset’s diverse and dynamic business community. From cutting-edge scientific advancement and engineering expertise to forward-thinking financial planning, these companies exemplify the strength and resilience of enterprise across the county.
