Queen to honour youth organisations with new jubilee award
Fiona Simpson
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Twenty charities that support young people are set to be recognised by the Queen as part of her platinum jubilee celebrations.
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.
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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
— The Queen's Award (@QueensAwardVS) May 5, 2022
Nationally registered charities that work with young people and have had a “national impact” in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland or UK-wide are invited to apply for the award by 16 June.
BIG UP Second Wave young volunteers at Westminster Abby to receive the Queens Award for their dedication supporting young people in the community. @SteveBullock53
— Second Wave (@SecondWave1) September 28, 2021
#qavs2021 #BoroughofCulture #MyLewisham @IAmLewisham @DavidMical #youngvolunteers #secondwaveyouth @Brenda_Dacres pic.twitter.com/c90513TmdZ
Youth organisations to have won a QAVS include Gurnos Men's Project, based in Glamorgan, which works to involve disengaged young men in community volunteering and horticulture and London-based Second Wave Centre for Youth Arts, which runs creative projects with young people and works with them to explore issues such as knife crime and grooming.
The @QueensAwardVS recognises the outstanding work of local volunteer groups – do you know a group of volunteers who make a real difference in your community?
— East Riding Lieutenancy (@ERLieutenancy) April 1, 2022
Then nominate them for a #QAVS award #Hull #EastRiding #ERLieutenancy @SmileF_Hull https://t.co/M5nyfeFzym
Announcing the new award, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said: “We want to celebrate the important work done by national charities to empower young people with the skills they need to develop and grow. This is a fitting way to recognise the 70 years of selfless service Her Majesty has given to this country.”
Sir Martyn Lewis, QAVS chair added: “For this special jubilee award we are looking forward to celebrating outstanding work with young people, helping them to flourish and be the best they can be. It's a theme that's important to all of us and is close to Her Majesty's heart."
