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Nominations for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year award open

  • by Maria Lopez
  • February 10, 2025

The NSW Centre for Volunteering has opened nominations for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

This annual program aims to recognise the incredible dedication, effort and community service of volunteers, volunteer leaders, and volunteer teams working in all types of roles in NSW.

Award Categories:

  • Young Volunteer of the Year: 24 years and under
  • Adult Volunteer of the Year: 25 to 64 years
  • Senior Volunteer of the Year: 65 years and over
  • Volunteer Team of the Year: Two or more individuals
  • Emergency Volunteer of the Year: Individuals or teams involved in emergency prevention, preparation, response, or recovery
  • Volunteer Leader of the Year: A designated volunteer manager, a team of volunteer managers, or a registered not-for-profit organization
  • Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award: An unpaid board of directors or individual board member who exemplifies excellence in governance

Nominations close on Friday, 23 May.

For more detailed information and to submit a nomination please click HERE.

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