Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

The Queen announced on 30th April 2002 the creation of a new, annual Award to mark the occasion of her Golden Jubilee.

The number of Awards made each year will be determined by the number and quality of nominations received. Awards are made to groups rather than to individuals.

What is the funding for?
The Award recognises the vital role played by the hundreds of thousands of ‘unsung heroes’ of the voluntary and community world and emphasises the importance of continuing recognition of their work.

What do you win?

Receive a certificate signed by the Queen and a commemorative piece of crystal for display at the group’s main place of operation. The Awards are presented on behalf of The Queen by the local Lord-Lieutenant or Lieutenant-Governor.

Who can apply?
You can nominate a group (two or more persons) for the Award if:

• it is providing a high quality service to benefit individuals or groups in the community;
• it is operating and providing a service in the United Kingdom;
• it has been operating for a minimum of 3 years (exceptions may be made for short-term projects);
• it is made up entirely of volunteers (including trustees), or it includes some paid staff, but they must be in the minority of those involved.
  

When to apply
Details of winners are announced annually on 2nd June (the anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation). The launch of the next round of Awards is announced simultaneously.

How to apply

Visit the Queens Award website to download an application or obtain more information. Click on Queens Award

Key words: Community, enviroment, education, youth, schools, social enterprise