Three groups from North Yorkshire received the Quuens’s Award for Voluntary Service  from the Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mr Barry Dodd CBE, in a ceremony at Birdsall House on Thursday 22nd September 2016.

The QAVS is the highest award it is possible for a charity or voluntary organisation to receive in the United Kingdow.

The Press Release and citations for the three award winning groups can be found by clicking on the links below.

2016 QAVS award ceremony press release Sep 16

Ryedale Youth Theatre award ceremony citation

Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre award ceremony citation

Ryedale Carers Support award ceremony citation