The King's Award for Voluntary Service
The King's Award for Voluntary Service, previously known as The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, 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.
| 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 |
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.
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