The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, hosted by The Centre for Volunteering, are an annual celebration of volunteering in NSW.
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.
All nominees must:
- Reside in NSW, and be involved in volunteering as either a volunteer or a Leader of Volunteers. Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain.
- Individuals must have been involved during the previous 12 months (July 2024-May 2025) with a legitimate not-for-profit organisation, community group, or other entity which engages volunteers in a safe and legal manner, such as schools or government agencies.
There are 7 categories for the Awards. These include:
| 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 individuals or over |
| Emergency Volunteer of the Year | An individual or teams volunteering in emergency prevention, preparation, response, or recovery efforts. |
| Volunteer Leader of the Year | A designated volunteer manager, a team of volunteer managers or a registered not-for-profit organisation |
| Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award | An unpaid board of directors or individual board member, who exemplifies excellence in governance |
Nominations close 23 May, 2025
