{"id":3788,"date":"2026-05-06T08:18:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/air-pot.com\/nursery\/?p=3788"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:32:59","slug":"award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/air-pot.com\/nursery\/award-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Award winners!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are delighted to announce that we have received a King\u2019s Award for Enterprise in recognition of our success in international trade. The King\u2019s Award is the UK\u2019s most prestigious business honour, celebrating outstanding achievement in areas including international trade. Originally established in 1965 as The Queen\u2019s Award, it remains a globally respected mark of excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients undergo a rigorous assessment process, judged by experts from industry, academia, the voluntary sector, and senior officials in Whitehall. Each year, the winners are recommended by the Prime Minister and approved by The King. Of the 186 awards presented this year, just 8 were awarded to Scottish businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Single, co-founder, says: \u201cWe\u2019re small but mighty! Selected from hundreds of UK businesses considered for this honour, the award recognises our team\u2019s commitment to innovation and our long-term success in developing an international market for the Air-Pot system. It is a huge badge of honour that we will all carry with pride.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1990 by Jamie and Suzie Single, we employ eight staff in Scotland in our offices and manufacturing facility and work with four international representatives supporting growers across global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzie adds: \u201cAll those years ago, we were simply on a mission to build a better plant pot \u2013 little did we foresee the highs, heartaches and hurdles that lay ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut as plantsmen say, \u2018from little things, big things grow\u2019 and we\u2019re incredibly proud Air-Pot\u00ae has survived and thrived, and that today our team is being recognised through The King\u2019s Awards.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Georgie Single meets Princess Anne at the awards reception.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Georgie Single attended the awards reception where she met Princess Anne. \u201cIt was a huge privilege to represent Air-Pot\u00ae at St James\u2019s Palace and reflect on what this award means for our family business, our small but mighty team and our wonderful partners who have supported our journey down the years. I was overwhelmed with pride to be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was such a wonderful occasion and a gorgeously sunny day too. It was also a tremendous honour to celebrate alongside so many inspirational businesses from across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georgie adds: \u201cReceiving The King\u2019s Award for Enterprise was already an incredible accolade, but attending the Royal Reception brought the achievement to life in a very special way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a second-generation family member involved in the business, it made me immensely proud to celebrate our parents\u2019 vision, the dedication of our team and the global success of Air-Pot\u00ae. It was a day I\u2019ll never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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