Queen’s Awards
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
To celebrate her Golden Jubilee in 2002, The Queen announced an annual award to recognise and reward excellence in voluntary activities carried out by groups in the community. The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is awarded for outstanding achievement by groups who regularly volunteer their own time to enhance and improve the lives of others.
Pictured above: Queen's Award for Voluntary Service Reception 2007, hosted on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Phyllida Stewart-Roberts OBE (now retired), by Sussex Downs College.The event was attended by representatives of the sixteen voluntary organisations nominated for this award.
Groups can be nominated by people who have benefited from their work, members of the public, representatives of public bodies, or other voluntary groups. The nominations must be endorsed by two supporters.You cannot nominate a group if you, a relative or your partner is involved in running or working for the group.
To find out more and to download a nomination form, visit The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service website.
Pictured below: the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Phyllida Stewart-Roberts (now retired) presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2007 to Eastbourne and Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society at a Reception hosted by The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne.
The Lord Lieutenant with Eastbourne and Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise – business award
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's top for business performance. They are presented in three categories:
- international trade
- innovation
- sustainable development.
Winners receive a range of benefits including worldwide recognition and extensive press coverage.
For an application form and to find out more, including whether your business meets the criteria necessary to apply, visit The Queen’s Award for Enterprise website.
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion
This award is given to individuals who have played a major role in promoting the spirit of enterprise in the UK. There is a maximum of ten awards each year. If there is an appropriate candidate, a single lifetime achievement award may also be presented.
To nominate someone for an award, and to see details of past winners, visit The Queen’s Award for Enterprise website.
