Nominations for the 2024 Kings Award for Voluntary Service are now open!
Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering and outstanding examples of their work are celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
The KAVS is equivalent to an MBE and is awarded for life.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service wants to celebrate
- Groups that are truly outstanding and making a big difference to their local community.
- Groups where volunteers, rather than paid staff, are in the driving seat.
- Groups that have highest standards in everything they do.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service - timetable
1 June – 15 September: the nomination period is open – new nominations for the award are being accepted.
December to May: eligible groups are assessed initially by local lieutenancies and then by the national assessors.
November onwards: The awardees are announced on 14 November. The KAVS crystal and certificate will be presented shortly afterwards by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria.
If you know about an amazing voluntary group that you feel deserves recognition, please consider nominating them. To find out more on how to nominate a local group near you, visit The King's Award for Voluntary Service - official website.
Mrs Claire Hensman, Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria said:
‘The Kings Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding work undertaken in their local communities. I would like to encourage the nomination of groups who are led by volunteers who give up their time for others and who are making a huge difference.