Shropshire Organisations awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026

The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, is delighted to be able to share that two voluntary organisations from the County have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).

This award celebrates and promotes the tireless work of those who help others in their communities. This is the highest-level accolade for volunteer groups and is the equivalent of an MBE.

The award honours work that is recognised as bringing clear benefits to the community across a range of areas, such as culture, heritage, wellbeing, and social support. 

Organisations presented with the award will receive a certificate and trophy to proudly display. They are also permitted to use the prestigious King’s Award logo on their website, stationery, advertisements, and marketing materials to highlight their achievement. As the KAVS is an official honour integrated into the UK honours system, the group retains the award for as long as it continues to operate.

In previous years, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire has been delighted to see so many organisations from Shropshire being rewarded for their selfless dedication and is pleased to see that 2026 is no different.

The Lord-Lieutenant is pleased to announce that the recipients of the KAVS 2026 are:

Kushdil Ladies

Shropshire Union Canal Society (SUCS)

Mrs. Turner said: “Thank you for all you do. Volunteers truly are the backbone of our communities in Shropshire. Many congratulations to you all for being recognised with this top-level award.”