Two groups operating in the area have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Fivemiletown United Football Club and Omagh and Fermanagh RAF Air Cadets have both been honoured with the prestigious award during National Volunteer’s Week. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation, is thought of as ‘the MBE for volunteer groups’, and is awarded for life. The prestigious award is presented to outstanding groups of volunteers whose level of initiative and impact are truly exceptional.