The King's Award for Voluntary Service

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How to make a nomination

You can nominate a group for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service online.

Nominees are considered for an award the year after they’re nominated.

You can make a nomination between 1 June and mid September.

You must be independent of the group you’re nominating.

Support for your nomination

When you nominate a group you also need letters from 2 people who support your nomination and are independent from the group you’re nominating - for example:

  • someone who benefits from the group’s work
  • someone who’s aware of the group’s work

The letters must include:

  • how the group helps the local community
  • how you know the group

Contact

Get in touch if you need help with your nomination, or need to find out more about the award.

kingsaward@dcms.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7271 6206
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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