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The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Hampshire's Winners - 2011!

Six voluntary groups from around the county have been announced as winners of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for groups of volunteers who work in their local community for the benefit of others.  

This prestigious UK National Honour recognises outstanding voluntary contributions and sets the national benchmark for excellence in volunteering, with the work of those awarded being judged to be of the highest standard.

The following groups have received the Award for their work in a wide range of fields. See photos from the award presentations.

Give Hampshire’s unsung heroes royal recognition by nominating them for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service was launched by Her Majesty The Queen in 2012 to mark her Golden Jubilee and celebrates outstanding achievements by voluntary groups.  It is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon groups of this kind and is equivalent in status to the MBE.

Previous Hampshire winners include the Oakhaven Hospice, Fleet Pond Society and The Salvation Army Haven Community Project.

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Dame Mary Fagan DCVO JP

The Lord-Lieutenant, Dame Mary Fagan, said: “We are lucky to have so many dedicated voluntary groups and volunteers in Hampshire. The Queen’s Award is a wonderful way to recognise their hard work and I wholeheartedly encourage people to nominate groups who they think are making a real difference in their community.”

How to Nominate Someone for an Award

In common with the UK National Honours, there are no deadlines for the receipt of nomination forms.  Award nominations will be considered at any point within 3 years of the nomination.  If you know of a volunteer group that devotes its time to helping others in your local community, and deserves recognition, nominate them for an award.