A call has been made to find Bedfordshire’s Coronation Champions, local people who are outstanding and go the extra mile to make the county a better place to live in.
The Coronation Champions awards will recognise inspiring volunteers who have made an exceptional difference to their community and, with the support of Her Majesty The Queen Consort, will mark the coronation of their Majesties.
There are eight main categories that people can be nominated for:
- Supporting older people
- Supporting young people and children
- Crisis and welfare
- Community
- Sports, culture, and heritage
- Health and care
- sustainability and the environment
- Animal welfare
Anyone can nominate a volunteer and there is a special category for Young Coronation Champions who are aged 14 to 18.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Susan Lousada said “I have met some exceptional volunteers across Bedfordshire.
“Please do nominate those who do so much for us within the county so that they can receive the recognition they deserve.”
There will be 500 volunteers selected as the nation’s Coronation Champions and will receive a specially designed, official Coronation Champions pin and a certificate signed by Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
All 500 Coronation Champions will also be invited to attend one of the official Coronation celebrations, such as the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert or a Coronation Garden Party.
Nominations for the Coronation Champions Awards will close at 23.59 on Sunday, 2 April and can be made at: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
