The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

This award is only available for purchase by volunteers or members of organisations that have won the King’s Award for Voluntary Service from 2003 to date – no other purchases will be accepted.

Awards can be purchased via our online webshop above or by contacting us directly via phone on 01202 675000 or email: sales@lasercrystal.co.uk

For orders over 50 pieces we offer discounts so please contact us for prices.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) was created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee to highlight the amazing work done by voluntary organisations. Now 20 years later, in her Platinum Jubilee year this special accolade is increasingly coverted.  Every volunteer from a winning organisation can purchase this special limited-edition memento which is a miniature version of the actual crystal award presented to each winning organisation. This miniature  KAVS award has been created to honour and thank volunteers for their commitment and service to their community.

Each hand-crafted memento piece stands 8cm tall and is made from the finest quality flawless crystal combined with a unique intricate 3D engraving. Every piece is supplied in a navy-blue high-quality satin lined gift box.

We are proud to have worked with the King’s Award Office who created this unique national honour.

What is The King’s Award for Voluntary Service?

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise their outstanding work and contribution to their local community. The award was originally created over a decade ago for His Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002 and to recognise the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups.

Each King’s Award for Voluntary Service winning organisation receives a certificate signed by The King together with an exclusive commemorative crystal award presented at a special awards ceremony.

Who is Eligible to Win the King’s Award for Voluntary Service?

To be eligible to win the King’s Award for Voluntary Service the organisation must meet several criteria, which include:

• The group must consist of two or more individuals and must provide a specific benefit to the local community. The group can be a branch of or associated with a larger regional or national organisation, however, the volunteers must have started and developed the initiative for the activity locally.
• The group must have been operating for 3 years and at a high standard.
• Half of the individuals who make up the group must be volunteers.
• More than half of the group’s volunteers must have the right to reside in the UK.
• The group must meet requirements around child and adult safeguarding, if appropriate.

How to Nominate a Group for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service?

Anyone can nominate a group for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service; this can include anyone who benefits from the group’s activities. However, you may not nominate a group you are involved in, whether as a paid member of staff or a volunteer.

As well as a nomination, supporting letters from two independent people are also required. The letter must show the impact the group has had on the local community, what the volunteers in the group do and why they are so special, and the relationship between the supporter of the group making the nomination, as well as the reason for their endorsement of the nomination.

Overall, the judges of the award are looking for letters that bring the work and impact of the group to life.

FAQs for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Q: Who can purchase The King’s Award for Voluntary Service gift award?

A: This award is only available for purchase by volunteers or members of organisations that have won the King’s Award for Voluntary Service from 2003 to date – no other purchases will be accepted. You may be asked to prove membership of your organisation.

Q: What is a group order?

A: A group order is where we deliver 10 or more awards to one address.

Q: Is it cheaper to buy our awards as a group?

A: Yes – we offer a discount on each award when 2+ items are bought at the same time, and you will make considerable savings on delivery costs.  1 piece: £25, 2 – 10 pieces: £24 each, 11 – 25 pieces: £21 each, 26 – 50 pieces: £18 each. However, all awards need to be paid for together and will be delivered to one address so somebody at the organisation will need to coordinate this on behalf of everyone.

Q: My group order is for over 50 awards – how do I order?

A: Please contact us directly so we can calculate the best way to get these delivered to you at the best price and also discuss payment options. Please call us on 01202 675000 or email sales@lasercrystal.co.uk and we will be happy to help.

Q: How long will it take for my award to be delivered?

A: We aim to deliver all awards within 10 days of order but depending upon demand this may on occasion take slightly longer but we guarantee all deliveries within 28 days.

Q: How will my awards be delivered?

A: All King’s Awards will be sent by courier service or Royal Mail and will require a signature on delivery.

As the UK’s leading crystal award supplier, all of our awards and crystal gifts come individually packaged in a high quality satin lined blue presentation gift box with a white wrap-around sleeve.

All King’s Awards will be sent by courier service or Royal Mail and will require a signature on delivery.

We aim to deliver all awards within 10 days of order but depending upon demand, this may on occasion take slightly longer but we guarantee all deliveries within 28 day.