Recent Points of Light winners

Love Zimbabwe

23 March 2023

2014. Martha Musonza Holman (Abergavenny)

Supporting communities in Zimbabwe

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Triathlete with Down Syndrome trailblazer

21 March 2023

2012. Jade Kingdom (Devon)

Advocating for people with Down Syndrome

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Paws on Plastic

20 March 2023

2011. Marion Montgomery (Aberdeenshire)

Inspiring dog-owners worldwide to pick up litter

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Becoming Mums

17 March 2023

2009. Beth Allum (Reading)
2009. Fi McQuay (Reading)

Creating 'Becoming Mums'

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Miscarriage Information Support Service

16 March 2023

2008. Abi Clarke (Aberdeen)

Helping people through baby loss

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UK Wild Otter Trust

15 March 2023

2007. Dave Webb (Devon)

Conservation of wild otters in the UK

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Commonwealth Points of Light

Her Late Majesty The Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, recognised individual volunteers across the 54 Commonwealth nations for the difference they make in their communities and beyond.

One outstanding volunteer from each of these countries was recognised with Commonwealth Points of Light awards running up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London, April 2018. Following the success of this programme, Her Late Majesty The Queen decided to continue this work and award one volunteer from each Commonwealth country every week.

Select the flags on the map below to find out more about each of the winners.