{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"At Scouts, we understand the power and importance of volunteering. It\u2019s at the heart of what we do. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud that so many of our Scouts\u2019 volunteers have been named as Coronation Champions.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/20822/instagram-1.jpg","width":1080,"height":1080,"altText":"A graphic with the text \u0027Congratulations Coronation Champions\u0027. The coronation logo and the logo of the Royal Voluntary Service are also included..","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECelebrating inspirational volunteers\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Coronation Champions Awards were launched by the Royal Voluntary Service and supported by HM Queen Camilla, as part of the Coronation festivities. These prestigious awards have been given to five hundred people, who\u2019ve shown an inspirational commitment to volunteering, from across the UK. The recipients of this award, ageing from fourteen to one hundred and three, were chosen by a panel of judges led by Queen Camilla.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJust some of Scouts\u2019 inspirational champions\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019ll come as no surprise to discover many of our wonderful Scouts\u2019 volunteers received the award. Here are just a few of them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENicky Taylor, from Flitwick, is a volunteer who believes in nurturing a \u2018can do\u2019 attitude in young people. Pivotal to the running of her local Squirrels, Cubs and Scouts groups, Nicky is an archery instructor and holds a permit for narrow boating. A retired foster carer, Nicky has organised several Scout camps and sleepovers. Well done, Nicky, volunteers like you make all the difference in the lives of so many!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFrank McHugh is a hugely worthy winner of the award. From Dalmellington, Frank has been a central part of the 33rd Ayrshire Scout Group for over 70 years. A recipient of both the Queen\u2019s Scout Award and the Silver Wolf, Frank has dedicated himself to volunteering, notably as a canoe instructor. Huge congratulations to Frank, a true Coronation Champion.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHeather Fowler from 4th Worcester Park Scouts (Silver Troop) is an example to us all, volunteering with both Scouts and Girlguiding. Heather is an amazing fundraiser, and an expert on camping, passing on her knowledge in first aid, survival, navigation and preserving our environment. Brilliant work!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019re thrilled that Nigel Bailey, a volunteer from 5\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E Saffron Walden District Scouts Group has received this award. Nigel is a force for good in his community, doing great work for a premature baby charity and supporting grassroots football. He led innovation during lockdown, delivering virtual camps for more than two hundred young people. Well done, Nigel!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlan Davies from Grangetown, Cardiff is an amazing volunteer, passing on skills for life to the 13\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E Cardiff Scout Group. With 6 decades of service to his community, Alan deserves huge congratulations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInspirational volunteers\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Scouts, we\u2019d like to thank all the recipients of the Coronation Champions Award for the amazing work they\u2019ve done. Here are some, but not all, of the winners associated with Scouts, Mick Carney from Sidmouth, Karen Woods from Blackburn, John Brisley from Medway Towns, Lesley Greene from Stroud, Holly Cooper from Hatfield, Richard Winser from Huntingdon, Ian Taylor from Bridlington, Peter Aldous from Lowestoft, and Craig Somerville from Rosyth.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWell-deserved rewards\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to our admiration, each Coronation Champion received a signed certificate from HM The King and Queen Camilla, a pin badge, and a special invite to one of the Coronation Celebrations, for example, the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert. It\u2019s great to hear that these volunteers, usually dedicated to service, are being treated as VIPs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChampions for a new era \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe coronation of The King and Queen Camilla, begins an exciting new era for us all. We\u2019re sure each and every recipient of the Coronation Champions Awards provides an inspirational example to all of us, young and old, highlighting the pivotal nature of volunteers to the success of our communities. This is something we, at Scouts, fully understand.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to you all.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"10 May 2023","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"","title":"For the full list of Coronation Champions visit the Royal Voluntary Service site.","url":"https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/media/tlzmaomq/coronation_champions_270423.pdf","newWindow":true}],"id":50450,"nodeName":"We\u0027re so proud of our Coronation Champions","title":"We\u0027re so proud of our Coronation Champions","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/20825/congratulations-coronation-champions-1.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab821bef5eaf0","caption":"Congratulations Coronation Champions 1","type":"jpg","size":385654,"width":1200,"height":675,"altText":"A Graphic that reads \u0027Congratulations Coronation Champions\u0027. lncludes the coronation and Royal Voluntary Service logos. 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