COMMUNITIES across Worcestershire are being called to nominate outstanding volunteer groups for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The prestigious award is the highest national honour for volunteer groups, often described as the equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups.
This distinguished award celebrates the remarkable contributions of voluntary groups who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact in their communities. Established in 2002 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, the award continues to honour exceptional voluntary work across the UK.
Each year, on His Majesty The King’s birthday in November, a select number of extraordinary volunteer groups from around the country are recognised for their dedication and tireless efforts to improve the lives of others.
And now is the chance for Worcestershire’s unsung heroes to shine. Anyone who knows of a volunteer group making a real difference should put their name forward to the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire Beatrice Grant.
Mrs Grant said: “A key part of my role is to encourage volunteering and to celebrate the wonderful work done by so many unsung heroes in our county. We know that there are many voluntary organisations in this county, each meeting a particular need, with the vast majority going about their business quietly and unseen in the background.”
Worcestershire has had some exceptionally worthy recipients over the years, including community village shops, community theatres, homeless charities, neighbourhood lunch groups and disability charities, to name but a few.
Ourside Youth Association in Evesham were one of the organisations to receive the award this year.
Centre manager Bev Wride said: “Receiving this award gives very special recognition and allows a very big totally deserved public thank you to all of our passionate, incredible and selfless volunteers who work tirelessly often behind the scenes driving the youth centre forward allowing us to provide such a vital space for young people, It comes at a time when youth work has never felt so challenging and so very much needed. It’s incredible.”
To make a nomination contact the Lieutenancy via email on [email protected] or by phone on 01905 845639.
Nominations close on December 1.
