Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex Makes Last Call for 2011 Queen’s Volunteer Award Nominations
The Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mrs Susan Pyper, today made a final call for people across the county to nominate outstanding volunteer groups in their area for the 2011 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, before this year’s 30th September deadline.
This prestigious UK National Honour, which has an equivalent status to the MBE, recognises the exceptional contributions made to local communities by groups voluntarily devoting their time for the benefit of others. In June this year, 103 outstanding groups received the 2010 Award from the 341 nominations made from across the UK. These groups were nominated by friends, family or members of the public.
Further information can be gained and forms can be downloaded by visiting www.direct.gov.uk/thequeensawardforvoluntaryservice or by calling 020 7781 2397 to request a hard copy. Nominations for the 2011 Award should be received by 30th September 2010 therefore those who know of the great work or indeed have benefited from a voluntary group’s hard work should nominate now. Successful groups will be announced on 2nd June 2011.
Mrs Pyper said, “Volunteering groups in West Sussex make a huge contribution to people’s lives, often without praise for the incredible job they do. A prestigious National Honour such as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service can prove invaluable in so many ways to their ongoing success.
“The importance of volunteer groups is all the more apparent in the current climate, and I urge people across West Sussex to help recognise those doing outstanding work in their local communities. If you know a group that fits the bill, get a form and nominate!”
Eleven groups from West Sussex have now won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, over the eight years since it was created by Her Majesty to mark the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002.
This year’s winners from across the UK can be found by visiting the website of by clicking the List of 2010 Winners, while case studies can be found in the Case Studies Section.
For details of all The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service winners or to download a nomination form in pdf, visit www.direct.gov.uk/thequeensawardforvoluntaryservice.
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