| The King's Award for Voluntary Service | |
|---|---|
 Award logo | |
| Awarded for | For outstanding achievement by groups of volunteers |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | The King |
| First awarded | 2003 |
| Website | kavs |
The King's Award for Voluntary Service,[1] previously known as The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service,[a] is an annual award given to groups in the voluntary sector of the United Kingdom. Until 2022, awardees were announced in the London Gazette on 2 June each year, the anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II. Starting in 2023, the awards have been announced on 14 November, Charles III's birthday.
The award is equivalent to the MBE and is the highest award that can be made to a voluntary group. The award is managed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
- ^ "King Charles III continues Queen Elizabeth's legacy by giving His Majesty's name to prestigious awards". Gov.uk. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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