The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards have grown to become one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across the country.
The Awards are now in their 13th year and celebrate the efforts of the state’s volunteers across seven different award categories.
More than 2,500 special guests, families and friends attend ceremonies at 20 locations across regional and suburban centres to celebrate the regional winners of the volunteer awards.
Finalists are invited to the Gala State Ceremony in Sydney to announce the final winners and overall NSW Volunteer of the Year.
More than 112,000 people from over 500 organisations were recognised with awards and certificates at last year’s awards, with special messages of support received from the NSW Governor, our Prime Minister and the NSW Premier.
“Please nominate those special volunteers in our communities so they might be recognised for all they do for us,” said Member for Orange, Phil Donato.
Award Categories:
• Young Volunteer of the Year
• Adult Volunteer of the Year
• Senior Volunteer of the Year
• Volunteer Team of the Year
• Corporate Volunteer of the Year (Individual)
• Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
• Excellence in Volunteer Management
People or teams can be nominated for judging or just for recognition in the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
All volunteers in the recognition stream will be acknowledged with a certificate at one of 20 regional ceremonies to celebrate their contribution to their local community.
You can also nominate your local volunteer or volunteer team for inclusion in the final judging for a Regional and State Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations close Friday 12 July, 2019. For more information head to www.volunteering.com.au/volunteer-awards/