About the Ceremony
The 2024 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year Award was announced at The Carrington Hotel.
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate the work of thousands of individuals and volunteer teams from a diverse range of organisations across the state.
Please join us in congratulating the 2024 Award winners for the region:
These awards recognise the exceptional effort of volunteers across the region. It’s important for volunteers to know that their commitment is recognised and valued.
The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma RygateThe 2024 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year is…
Teacher and coach Morgan Huxley from Katoomba High School has been named the 2024 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year for driving the school’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards program over the past 19 years.
The program provides opportunities for students from all backgrounds to develop leadership skills while building their confidence in a community setting.
The regional Award categories were also announced:
2024 Blue Mountains Adult Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Morgan Huxley
Under Morgan’s guidance, Katoomba High School has seen over 80 students complete the Duke of Edinburgh Awards program, helping them to develop lifelong leadership skills. Morgan is also a volunteer coach for soccer, athletics, frisbee and rock climbing.
2024 Blue Mountains Senior Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Dianne Strahan
Dianne has supported more than 600 girls and young women to develop practical skills and community spirit as a Springwood Winmalee Girl Guides volunteer over the past two decades.
She led the local efforts to rebuild the Girl Guide Hall when it was destroyed by the devastating 2007 bushfires.
2024 Blue Mountains Volunteer Team of the Year
Congratulations Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Volunteer Guides
For visitors to the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, volunteer guides are the public face of the garden. They communicate the scientific work behind its design and explain how the living collections of plants and the surrounding Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are vital to the conservation of plants.
Over the past 18 months, volunteers have led more than 100 tours for over 600 people, demonstrating a high level of flexibility when it comes to catering to the needs of visitors.
2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsors
