King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024 open

Government House has announced the 2024 King’s Award for Voluntary Service (“KAVS”) has officially opened.

Sometimes described as the ‘MBE for Volunteer Groups’, the award is for exceptional groups of volunteers who are making a positive impact in their local community.

Created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation, it's the highest award given to volunteer groups and is awarded for life. 

Volunteer groups on the Island who have received the award in recent years include Manx Breast Cancer Support Group (2019), Friends of Noble’s Hospital (2011), Southern Befrienders and Live at Home (2010), Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association (2009) and Breast Cancer Now (2008).

Further information, and nominations can be found here.