About the Ceremony
The 2024 Far West Volunteer of the Year was announced at Broken Hill Musicians Club.
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 Far West Volunteer of the Year is…
Wentworth volunteering veteran Janice White has been named the Far West Volunteer of the Year for 2024 for her work over half a century as community newspaper editor, as a Meals on Wheels and Country Women’s Association (CWA) member, and for her dedication to teaching water safety to the town’s children.
The regional Award categories were also announced:
2024 Far West Young Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations James Dall’Armi
James gives his time as a member of the Youth Advisory Group for the Far West Local Health District, where he helps to improve health literacy and outcomes for young people in the region. He chairs meetings and supports Youth Week, NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Action Week.
2024 Far West Adult Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Kerry-Sue Pascoe
Kerry-Sue has been a leading volunteer across sporting and community groups in Broken Hill for nearly four decades. The former school teacher has led the 3rd Broken Hill Sea Scouts for nine and a half years and provided leadership to local softball clubs and preschools. She also serves as President of the Broken Hill Little Athletics Centre and the local historical collector’s club.
2024 Far West Senior Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Janice White
For over half a century, Jan has volunteered as the editor of the New South Western Standard Bulletin, helping to keep the remote, regional community of Wentworth informed and connected. She has also given her time with the Country Women’s Association, Wentworth Bowling Club, Meals on Wheels, and taught water safety and swimming to generations of children living at the junction of the Darling and Murray Rivers.
2024 Far West Volunteer Team of the Year
Congratulations Broken Hill Breast Cancer Support & Fundraising Group
The 15 team members at the Broken Hill Breast Cancer Support & Fundraising Group provide practical services such as wig fittings and free prosthesis to breast cancer and other cancer patients. The team are prolific fundraisers through the Paint Our Town Pink initiative, which they began 15 years ago to raise breast cancer awareness.
2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsors
