A number of businesses in the print industry have won the award, with Apollo Colours, HH Associates and UPM Kymmene (UK) among those to have triumphed last year.

The awards recognise "outstanding UK businesses" in three areas: international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

Entry is free and winners will be announced on 21 April 2010, before being invited to a special Royal reception at Buckingham Palace in the summer.

Applications can be made via www.queensawards.org.uk.