The children’s clothing company has been presented with its two 2020 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, by The Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Edward Bolitho.
In a ceremony delayed by Covid, Colonel Edward Bolitho presented the two awards to ceo Sarah Clark, co-founders Lucy and Kurt Jewson and all Frugi staff at the HQ in Helston, Cornwall.
Since the inception of the Queen’s Awards in 1965, over 7000 companies have won. Frugi won two awards in recognition of sustainable development and international trade, and were one of only four companies to achieve a double award in 2020.
With a mission to help raise the next generation of eco-heroes, Frugi prides itself on its sustainable commitments throughout its business, while exporting to over 500 retailers in 30 countries worldwide.
Co-founder Lucy Jewson MBE, who was also awarded an MBE in the 2020 Queens Honours for her services to ethical clothing design, commented: “Better late than never! We are delighted to be able to formally accept such a prestigious award. The business is growing at a phenomenal rate both nationally and internationally, which just indicates the global demand for well-designed organic and ethical clothing.
“We couldn’t be where we are without so many great customers, which is why we try to provide the best customer experience possible, whether you are in the UK, Germany, the US, or Iceland. It just makes sense.”
This is the second time Frugi has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade. It first won the award in 2014. But it’s the first time it has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, highlighting the brand’s clear sustainable leadership and innovation in areas such as packaging and stakeholder engagement.
