Recognise volunteers across Shropshire with the King's Award for Voluntary Service
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. His Majesty King Charles III wishes to continue The Queen’s Legacy and recognise the significant contributions of volunteers each year across the United Kingdom hence the award is now known as The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Who can receive a King's Award for Voluntary Service?
The award aims to honour volunteers working in groups of two or more within their local community.
At least half of the group must be volunteers with the right to live in the United Kingdom, and the organisation must have been operating successfully for at least three years.
It is important that the volunteer group is locally run and respected, providing a necessary service within the local community.
The award recognises a wide range of volunteer activities that bring something to their community, such as cafes to help combat isolation in the elderly, clubs that teach young people new skills, organisations that preserve local heritage, or clubs that support families coping with illness.
Making a nomination for a King's Award for Voluntary Service
Nominations must be made by someone who has a strong knowledge of the group, but is not a part of the organisation.
Nominations must be made online through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service Website between September and December and will be announced the following year.
To stand the strongest chance of success, submissions must include as much specific detail as possible, including what impact the group has within the community, and exactly how it makes a difference to the local area or the people living there.
Be sure to include comprehensive background information about the group and the roles of its volunteers. Successful applicants will receive a certificate and trophy from The Queen and may be invited to a Royal Garden Party.
Volunteers are ambassadors for good within the local community and it is vital that we support and highlight their work.
If you need any advice on completing a nomination form, please contact the Shropshire Lieutenancy.
Previous Shropshire winners of King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Winning the King’s Awards has elevated the profile of Landau and the work we do on both a local and national scale
The Categories
The King’s Awards for Enterprise is a globally recognised badge of excellence awarded to UK-based enterprises annually who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in four distinct categories:
- Innovation
- International Trade
- Sustainable Development
- Promoting Opportunity Through Social Mobility
Awards Eligibility
Your organisation which can be a business or a non-profit needs to:
Any group doing volunteer work that provides a social, economic or environmental service to the local community can be nominated for the award. Each group is assessed on the benefit it brings to the local community and its standing within that community.
The award aims to honour volunteers working in groups of two or more within their local community.
It is important that the volunteer group is locally run and respected, providing a necessary service within the local community.
The award recognises a wide range of volunteer activities that bring something to their community, such as cafes to help combat isolation in the elderly, clubs that teach young people new skills, organisations that preserve local heritage, or clubs that support families coping with illness.
- Be based in the UK (including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man)
- File its Company Tax returns with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- Be a self-contained enterprise that markets its own products or services and is under its own management
- Has at least 2 full-time UK employees or part-time equivalents Demonstrate strong corporate social responsibility
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How to nominate
Nominations open on 1st September and will close on 1st December. The Award recognises the vital role played by the hundreds of thousands of unacknowledged heroes of the voluntary and community world and emphasises the importance of continuing recognition of their work. The Award covers groups operating in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The Awards Office send nominations to Lieutenancy offices in January for local assessment, before the Awards Office judge each nomination. The awards are announced annually on 14th November. This date was chosen, as it is His Majesty The King’s birthday. The Lord-Lieutenant presents the awards on behalf of His Majesty.
Need some help with your application?
There is a dedicated team of Deputy Lieutenants based in Shropshire with a wealth of experience and knowledge of the King’s Awards for Enterprise.
They can provide advice and guidance and can sense check your application to ensure the key questions have been answered in full. Please get in touch using the contact form or the details below.
- 07720 561 166
- jo@shropshirelieutenancy.co.uk