The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are an annual program aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, effort and community service of our state’s volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer teams.
Coordinated by the Centre for Volunteering, the Awards program has grown to become one of the largest celebrations of volunteering in Australia. There are seven categories for the Awards. These include:
1. Young Volunteer of the Year: 24 years and under
2. Adult Volunteer of the Year: 25 to 64 years
3. Senior Volunteer of the Year: 65 years and over
4. Volunteer Team of the Year: Two individuals or over
5. Emergency Volunteer of the Year: An individual or teams volunteering in emergency prevention, preparation, response, or recovery efforts.
6. Volunteer Leader of the Year: A designated volunteer manager, a team of volunteer managers or a registered not-forprofit organisation
7. Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award: An unpaid board of directors or individual board member, who exemplifies excellence in governance.
Nominations are open until Friday 29 May.
Further information and nomination forms can be found on the Centre for Volunteering website: www.volunteering.com.au