This annual award recognises and
rewards outstanding achievements by groups in the community who
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- regularly devote their time to helping others in the
community;
- improve the quality of life and opportunity for others;
- provide an outstanding service
A group (two or more people) can be nominated if the majority of
its members are volunteers and it has been operating in the United
Kingdom, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, for a minimum of three
years.
The Lord-Lieutenant is involved in the assessment of groups. The
Awards are announced annually on 2 June (the anniversary of The
Queen's Coronation).
Further information and a nomination form can be obtained at
http://www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk/ or
by calling 0845 000 2002.