A Royal Celebration at Verifile! We've Won the King's Award for Enterprise... Again!

Last Wednesday, our Bedford office was buzzing with excitement as we celebrated a very special moment. We had the distinct honour of welcoming HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada – the King's representative in our county – who personally presented us with our second King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Her presence made the day truly memorable. 


We were also pleased to have Deputy Lieutenant Nick Kier BEM, the Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wotton, the Managing Editor of Bedford Independence, Paul Hutchinson, along with Nicola Taggart, Holly Boucheron Thomas and Rosie Kavanagh joining the celebration. Their presence added extra significance to an already outstanding occasion.
This award recognises our continued growth in overseas sales and is a nod to the hard work, dedication, and sheer brilliance of the entire Verifile team. From our very first customer in March 2005 to overcoming challenges like the financial crisis and the global pandemic, our journey has been built on teamwork and a commitment to quality and excellence in global employee screening and background checks.



The Lord-Lieutenant's words were truly inspiring: "It was a pleasure to join the Verifile team and to present them with their second King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade. Verifile is an outstanding company who have held the King’s Award for Enterprise since 2019. In being awarded their second award it shows the skills of those leading and working in the company, as well as the consistency in International Trade. What an incredible honour!”

We took the opportunity to show our guests how our background screening processes work in practice. Louise Pitt, our Head of Customer Service, and John Hotham, our Head of Operations, led a tour of our operations, while Kieron Basquille, our Chief Technology Officer, gave an engaging overview of our technology. This was a chance to share not just what we do, but how we do it.

A highlight of the day was undoubtedly the award ceremony itself when The Lord-Lieutenant delivered a captivating speech about the history of her role, the significance of the King's Award and our CEO, Eyal Ben Cohen, accepted the award on behalf of the team. Reflecting on our journey and the collective efforts that have brought us here, he shared words that resonated with us all:
“Your hard work making every customer count and delivering the best results has secured this prestigious award for the second time. It’s a great privilege standing here today receiving this award in your name. This award is for your work and your achievements.”


We wrapped up the day with a warm reception featuring delightful refreshments and homemade treats from our talented team - a fitting end to a day of camaraderie and celebration. As we look to the future, we’re excited to continue pushing boundaries, with ambitions already set on winning a King's Award for Innovation next.
A huge thank you to everyone at Verifile for your hard work, and to our clients and partners for your ongoing support. This award is as much yours as it is ours. Together, we’re building a safer, more honest world.