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Press Release: 30th April 2002
Judy Mallaber: To ask the Secretary of State
for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the
new award for voluntary service by groups in the community.
TESSA JOWELL: The Queen's Golden Jubilee Award (for voluntary service by groups in the community) is announced
today. This new, annual award is for groups and teams in the United
Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, rather than for
individuals. The award will be given in recognition of outstanding
voluntary activity that enhances and improves the quality of life
and opportunity for others in the community. Groups must be nominated
for consideration, for example by beneficiaries of their work, members
of the public, representatives of public bodies, or other voluntary
groups. Initial selection will be by local panels in the devolved
administrations and government regions, with final selection being
done centrally by The Queen's Golden Jubilee Award Committee.
The award illustrates the importance The Queen places on community
and voluntary service by dedicated and committed teams and groups,
and provides an opportunity for communities to nominate and celebrate
the invaluable contribution they make. Up to 200 awards will be
given each year and the first ones will be announced on 2nd June
2003. I have placed details in the Libraries of both Houses and
will be writing to all hon. Members later this week enclosing further
information.
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