An exciting new awards programme, Coronation Champions Awards, has been launched the by Royal Voluntary Service, with support of Her Majesty The Queen Consort, to celebrate extraordinary volunteers across the country.
The awards have been created in honour of Their Majesties’ service to the country and are an official Coronation project recognising and celebrating outstanding volunteers.
Royal Voluntary Service is encouraging people to nominate the volunteers they believe deserve to be honoured with this special Coronation Champions Award.
Of those nominated, 500 volunteers will be selected as the nation’s Coronation Champions and will receive a specially designed, official Coronation Champions pin, a certificate signed by Her Majesty The Queen Consort and an invite to celebrate at an official Coronation celebration, such as the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert or a Coronation Garden Party.
Her Majesty, The Queen Consort said: “I am delighted to be launching the Coronation Champions Awards with the Royal Voluntary Service, to shine a light on the herculean efforts of our nation’s volunteers. Up and down the country, millions of unsung heroes are contributing to their local communities, giving generously of their time and their talents to enhance the lives of others.
“If you know a volunteer who is making a difference, please be sure to share their story. We would love to hear about them!”
One volunteer in the running to be named a Coronation Champion is Chitra Acharya, a 44-year-old computer scientist from Nottingham, nominated in recognition of her efforts supporting her community throughout the pandemic as an NHS Volunteer Responder Volunteer.
Responding to the urgent call for help at the start of the pandemic, Chitra played a crucial role in boosting the wellbeing of isolated individuals by providing invaluable telephone companionship. She also went on to volunteer to support the monumental Covid vaccination rollout, protecting her community and saving lives.
Chitra Acharya, Coronation Champions Awards Nominee said: “I am overjoyed. To be nominated for a Coronation Champions Award is an honour not just for me but for all volunteers who have selflessly given their time over the last few years to support others and keep our communities safe.”
Royal Voluntary Service is inviting Asian Express readers to nominate volunteers aged 14 and over, who are making a difference, whether formally and/or informally for this special Coronation year award.
There are eight categories a volunteer can be nominated in, including: supporting older people; supporting young people and children; crisis and welfare; community; sports, culture, and heritage; health and care; sustainability and the environment; and animal welfare.
Royal Voluntary Service is immensely grateful for the generous support of our brand partners Simplyhealth, for supporting the Health and Care category, Sky through its Sky Cares programme, for supporting the Community category and Petplan, for supporting the Animal Welfare category.
To nominate a volunteer for the Coronation Champions Awards, visit: www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
