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Coronation Champions Awards

In honour of Their Majesties’ service to the country, Royal Voluntary Service launched the Coronation Champions Awards for volunteers, an official Coronation project.

Together with Her Majesty Queen Camilla, the awards celebrate extraordinary volunteers across the country who have been contributing to their communities.

Meet the Coronation Champions

500 Coronation Champions have been selected from across the UK.

Recognising volunteering achievement

Thousands of people aged from 14 to 103 from all over the UK and supporting a range of causes were nominated and from these nominations, 500 volunteers were hand-picked by a judging panel presided over by Her Majesty Queen Camilla, and crowned Coronation Champions.

All 500 Coronation Champions received a specially designed, official Coronation Champions pin and a signed certificate from His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla and were invited to attend one of the official Coronation celebrations, such as the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert or a Coronation Garden Party.

What are the Coronation Champions Awards?

The Coronation Champions Awards recognise a diverse group of volunteers from different backgrounds and communities across the UK from a range of causes.

Volunteers over the age of 14 who may have overcome adversity or discovered creative ways to support their local communities within the last five years were nominated in one of the following categories:  

  • 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 

Meet the judges

Our judging panel, made up of volunteering experts, celebrity supporters and academics, were overwhelmed by the raft of nominations illustrating countless triumphs of volunteers from all corners of the country.

Nominees were judged on their impact on the lives of others, their dedication to volunteering and on how much they inspire those around them.

Meet the judges

Share the news!

Take a look at our Coronation Champions toolkit to find out how you can share the great news on social media.

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Spread the word!

Our communications toolkit will help celebrate Coronation Champions in the media and in charity communitions.

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I have seen how the power of volunteering can be invaluable and far-reaching.

"The Coronation Champions Awards are not only a fitting tribute to Their Majesties’ own public service, but they are also a superb opportunity to pause and show our appreciation for the people who are achieving marvellous things through volunteering." Dame Judi Dench, Awards supporter *

I’m so excited to be supporting the Coronation Champions Awards.

"As a Royal Voluntary Service ambassador, I’ve seen first-hand just how invaluable volunteers are in our communities and I’m looking forward to applauding their great work.” Elaine Paige OBE, Awards Ambassador

The positive contribution that volunteers have on our society is so important.

"I can’t wait to hear the lovely stories from volunteers across the UK. If you know someone who is doing their bit and bettering the lives of others, nominate them for a Coronation Champions Award.” Nadiya Hussain, Awards Ambassador **

My heart has been warmed time and again by the graciousness of volunteers.

“I’m happy to see a category for Sports, culture and heritage. Volunteers are treasured in the theatre community, and I would love nothing more than for some of them to be honoured with such a special accolade.” Felicity Kendal CBE, Awards Ambassador

Be inspired

Coronation Champions not only celebrates existing volunteers who are building communities and improving quality of life for millions, but aims to inspire and encourage newcomers to step forward.  

The Big Help Out aims to promote volunteering and its many benefits. To find out more about the Big Help Out and how you can join in, follow the link below.

Join in The Big Help Out

Coronation Champions Awards Supporters

We're delighted to be working with our brand partners on the Coronation Champions Awards.

Image credits: 

*   Dame Judi Dench - Robert Wilson
** Nadiya Hussain - Christ Terry