Published Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 9:52
Congratulations to two Blackburn based organisations who have today been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest national award possible for a voluntary group.
Arts 2 Heal received the award in recognition of their innovative approach and services to mental health. Blackburn Youth Zone received the award for their services to children and young people across the borough. Both groups work hard in the community and give their time freely for the benefit of others.
The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service by Groups in the Community was established in 2002, in celebration of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee. It is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon groups of this kind and is equivalent in status to the MBE. A total of 241 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups have received the award this year.
Any group of three or more people that has participated in voluntary work for more than three years can be nominated for the award. If you would like to nominate a group for next year’s awards, further details are available at: https://qavs.culture.gov.uk/