The King's Award for Voluntary Service
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The King's Award for Voluntary Service,[1] previously known as The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service,[lower-alpha 1] is an annual award given to groups in the voluntary sector of the United Kingdom. Winning groups are announced in the London Gazette on 2 June each year, the anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II. From 2023, the awards will be announced on 14 November, Charles III's birthday.
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The King's Award for Voluntary Service | |
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Awarded for | For outstanding achievement by groups of volunteers |
Country | United Kingdom |
Presented by | The King |
First awarded | 2003 |
Website | kavs |
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The award is equivalent to the MBE and is the highest award that can be made to a voluntary group. The award is managed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.