King’s Award ‘huge achievement’ for Mallusk Community Action Group
Volunteers past and present have been praised following the announcement Mallusk Community Action Group is to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025.
The award – equivalent to an MBE – is the highest given to voluntary groups in the UK.
The official notification reads: “His Majesty The King has approved the KAVS National Assessment Committee’s recommendation that the volunteers of Mallusk Community Action Group (MCAG) should receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2025. This represents a tremendous achievement and we hope that the group’s volunteers will feel immensely proud.”
Recognising the award as a “huge achievement”, MCAG said the contribution and the foresight of the founder members in setting up the group back in 2008 is not lost on the present volunteers and committee.
In a statement, MCAG added: “The group is indebted, not only to the many hours of input by the current committee members, but also to those who have contributed over the years.
"A debt of gratitude is owed also to a number of organisations and companies who have provided logistical and / or financial support down the years which has allowed the group to organise events such as the Christmas party on an annual basis.
"We look forward to celebrating the Kings Award and formal acknowledgment of our achievement on behalf of all the community of Mallusk and surrounding areas.
Formerly the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the KAVS honours the very best of local voluntary groups, showcasing how they create a positive impact in their communities.