Fowler and Gilbert, Winner of the King’s Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity
Fowler and Gilbert is celebrating a landmark year after receiving a King’s Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity while also being shortlisted for Shropshire Chamber Company of the Year.
The company is marking its 15th anniversary in 2026 and has now found national and regional recognition for both its business success and social impact.
Background
Founded in 2011, Fowler and Gilbert has grown into a respected local employer, placing people, skills development and opportunity at the heart of its operations. The King’s Award recognises the firm’s commitment to widening access to engineering careers through apprenticeships, inclusive recruitment, community engagement and clear progression routes. By delivering both social and organisational impact, their initiative secures long term business growth while making a meaningful contribution to the local economy and community.
Managing Director Lee Gilbert said:
“To receive a King’s Award in our 15th year is an incredible honour and being shortlisted for Shropshire Chamber Company of the Year means a great deal to us as a local business. It reflects the hard work of our team and our belief that strong businesses can have a positive impact on their communities.”
“To receive a King’s Award in our 15th year is an incredible honour and being shortlisted for Shropshire Chamber Company of the Year means a great deal to us as a local business. It reflects the hard work of our team and our belief that strong businesses can have a positive impact on their communities.”
Investing in Staff
With a team of over fifty skilled professionals, Fowler and Gilbert ltd is committed to continuous growth, driven by both experience and technological expertise. Central to this commitment is their investment in the next generation of talent. It represents a forward thinking model of inclusive workforce development- one that others in their sector are now beginning to look to as an example of best practise.
Lee continues, “This wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our team members, who take pride in sharing their knowledge and building a reputation for Fowler and Gilbert as a supportive and forward thinking employer.”
The dual recognition reinforces Fowler and Gilbert’s role as a growing regional employer and a business contributing to Shropshire’s economic and social progress.