WORCESTERSHIRE residents are encouraged to submit their nominations for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) which launched on June 1.
The KAVS aims to recognise outstanding volunteering across the UK and was first created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation.
The award is the highest accolade given to local volunteer groups and is considered to be equivalent to an MBE.
Previous Worcestershire winners include St. George’s Hall in Bewdley, Roundabout in Evesham, The Monday Night Club, Slight Concern in Worcester and the Regal in Tenbury Wells.
Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Paul West, co-ordinator for the KAVS scheme in Worcestershire, said: “We have so many voluntary organisations in the county, each meeting a particular “need and with the vast majority going about their business quietly and “unseen in the background.
“This prestigious award is a wonderful way of recognising, celebrating and thanking all those who do so much good by volunteering to help and support others and to enhance the “communities in which we live.”
Upon receiving a KAVS, organisations are given a signed certificate from King Charles, a crystal trohpy, invitations to royal garden parties and the right to use the King’s Award emblem on all of their promotional material and websites.
Nominations must be made by an independent member of the public with a good knowledge of the group’s work, such as a beneficiary or a long-term supporter.
Nominations can be made between 1st June and 15th September. Visit: https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/ for more info or to submit nominations.
You can also email the office of the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire at [email protected] for more information.
