The King's Award for Voluntary Service

Until 2022, awardees were announced in the London Gazette on 2 June each year, the anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II.[4] In February 2023, it was announced by Charles III that he wished to continue his mother's legacy by giving his name to the awards.The group must have been in operation for at least three years and their work must provide a specific and direct benefit to the local community.A Specialist Assessment Panel of independent volunteering experts from across the UK judge nominated groups against the Award criteria, taking into account the first appraisal.[9] The recipients of the inaugural King's Award for Voluntary Service were gazetted on Tuesday 14th November, 2023.
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