Established by Impact Volunteering in 2017, the awards celebrate and recognise the valuable contributions that volunteers make to our community. There are 10 nomination categories, including Arts & Music, Animal Welfare, Emergency Services, Sport and Youth, with the overall winner collecting a $1000 prize for their volunteer organisation.

When you nominate a worthy candidate, you’ll be highlighting the great work they do as a volunteer as well as creating awareness of the work of their volunteer organisation in the community.

Volunteering is an important element of many community services and has many benefits, including building self-confidence and satisfaction, creating opportunities for social contact and developing new skills, as well as a chance to follow your passion and pave a pathway to paid employment.

Winners will be notified and presented with their awards at the Mayor’s Family Picnic in September.

If you know someone who deserves to be recognised in the Volunteer of the Year Awards, you can find out more and complete a nomination form at the Impact Volunteering website: impactvolunteering.org.au