CYP Now - Queen to honour youth organisations with new jubilee award

Twenty charities that support young people are set to be recognised by the Queen as part of her platinum jubilee celebrations.

Second Wave Youth has previously been recognised by the QAVS for its work with young people. Picture: Second Wave Youth

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award for Volunteering has been announced as a one-off addition to the annual Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), which was set up in 2012 to mark the golden jubilee.

It will highlight the work of national charities that “empower young people aged 16 to 25”, according to a government announcement.

A judging panel, consisting of civil society sector experts and youth representatives, includes UK Youth chief executive Ndidi Okezie, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Lord Lieutenant of Belfast Fionnuala Jay O’Boyle.

Announcing The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award! A special edition of QAVS, celebrating outstanding national charities from around the UK that work with 16-25 year olds.#PlatinumJubileeQAVS pic.twitter.com/kR0SNFQ8B6

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