The Ulster Project (Derry/Londonderry) celebrated success at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening last, receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, which was presented by the Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, with the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr hosting the event. Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering and each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years. The timing of the award couldn’t have come at a better juncture for the Derry/Londonderry Ulster Project as it celebrated its 35th year in operation and boasts over 2880 teens and leaders that have benefitted many young people from across the city and district. During Wednesday’s reception, hosted by the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, the group were given the King’s Award for voluntary Services - the equivalent of an MBE and testimony to the board members and all the volunteers who have given of their time over the last 35 years. This award follows on the heels of 2018 in the New Year’s Honours List when the Malcolm Hewitt was awarded the MBE for services to community for his work with Ulster Project. This was followed by his wife Irene being awarded a BEM for Services to the Community in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List; and now, Ulster Project Derry/Londonderry group being presented with the King’s Award, testimony to the board members and all the volunteers who gave of their time over the last 35 years. At the reception, volunteers Jenny Gibson and Hollie Reilly spoke on their experiences of volunteering with the Ulster Project and Roslyn McCorkell received the award from the Lord Lieutenant while the Citation was received by Lynsey Hewitt,placeholder image
The Ulster Project (Derry/Londonderry) celebrated success at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening last, receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, which was presented by the Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, with the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr hosting the event. Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering and each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years. The timing of the award couldn’t have come at a better juncture for the Derry/Londonderry Ulster Project as it celebrated its 35th year in operation and boasts over 2880 teens and leaders that have benefitted many young people from across the city and district. During Wednesday’s reception, hosted by the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, the group were given the King’s Award for voluntary Services - the equivalent of an MBE and testimony to the board members and all the volunteers who have given of their time over the last 35 years. This award follows on the heels of 2018 in the New Year’s Honours List when the Malcolm Hewitt was awarded the MBE for services to community for his work with Ulster Project. This was followed by his wife Irene being awarded a BEM for Services to the Community in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List; and now, Ulster Project Derry/Londonderry group being presented with the King’s Award, testimony to the board members and all the volunteers who gave of their time over the last 35 years. At the reception, volunteers Jenny Gibson and Hollie Reilly spoke on their experiences of volunteering with the Ulster Project and Roslyn McCorkell received the award from the Lord Lieutenant while the Citation was received by Lynsey Hewitt,

IN PICTURES: Mayoral reception acknowledges achievements of The Ulster Project

By Reporter
Published 15th Mar 2025, 20:33 GMT

The Ulster Project received The King's Award for Voluntary Service Award 2024

CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY. . . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening, making a special presentation to The Very Rev. Canon John Forsythe, Ulster Project Derry/Londonderry to celebrate their 50 anniversary and also the recipients of the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024 at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening. Included from left are Irene Hewitt, BEM, Lord Lieutenant of County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards, Lord Lieutenant's Cadet and Martina McLaughlin.

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CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY. . . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening, making a special presentation to The Very Rev. Canon John Forsythe, Ulster Project Derry/Londonderry to celebrate their 50 anniversary and also the recipients of the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024 at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening. Included from left are Irene Hewitt, BEM, Lord Lieutenant of County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards, Lord Lieutenant's Cadet and Martina McLaughlin.

KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. . . . The Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, presents the King's Award for Voluntary Service to Roslyn McCorkell. On left is the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, and on right, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards and Lynsey Hewitt. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. . . . The Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, presents the King's Award for Voluntary Service to Roslyn McCorkell. On left is the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, and on right, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards and Lynsey Hewitt. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CITATION. . . . The Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, presents the King's Award for Voluntary Service Citation to Lynsey Hewitt. Included from left is Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards, the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Samantha McNeill, Lisa McCorkell, Malcolm Hewitt, MBE, Irene Hewitt, BEM, Martina McLaughlin and Roslyn McCorkell.

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KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CITATION. . . . The Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, presents the King's Award for Voluntary Service Citation to Lynsey Hewitt. Included from left is Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards, the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Samantha McNeill, Lisa McCorkell, Malcolm Hewitt, MBE, Irene Hewitt, BEM, Martina McLaughlin and Roslyn McCorkell.

The Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured with Martina McLaughlin, The Ulster Project, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards and the Lord Lieutenant for the County of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, and Malcolm Hewitt, MBE. The Ulster Project, before The King's Award for Voluntary Service Presentation event (Ulster Project), in the Guildhall on Wednesday evening last.

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The Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured with Martina McLaughlin, The Ulster Project, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards and the Lord Lieutenant for the County of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, and Malcolm Hewitt, MBE. The Ulster Project, before The King's Award for Voluntary Service Presentation event (Ulster Project), in the Guildhall on Wednesday evening last.

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