Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years.
Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS are the highest awards given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life. It is open to any volunteer led local group – so it will be open to you! See some of the local groups recently recognised by the Award.
The KAVS Award wants to recognise:
• Groups that are truly outstanding and making a big difference to their local community.
• Groups where volunteers are in the driving seat.
• Groups that have highest standards in everything they do.
• Local Groups that have achieved recognition
The Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire is keen to increase the number of nominations from the City and County and has established a support group of Deputy Lieutenants, Local Authorities, the Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Community Foundation and VAL.
Find out about upcoming events, as well as news, resources, funding and tender opportunities and how VAL can support your group, by signing up to the Voluntary Sector Support newsletter.