About the Ceremony
The 2024 North Shore Volunteer of the Year Award was presented at Norths.
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 North Shore Volunteer of the Year is…
Little Wings volunteer pilot Luca Vignando from Gladesville has been named the 2024 North Shore Volunteer of the Year for his role flying critically ill children from rural and regional NSW to major cities for lifesaving treatment.
The regional Award categories were also announced:
2024 North Shore Young Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Sophie Baker
Sophie gives her free time to help people in trouble on the water as a volunteer with Marine Rescue Port Jackson. She was a member of the first all-female rescue vessel crew and has also become the youngest training officer in Marine Rescue’s Central Zone.
2024 North Shore Adult Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Luca Vignando
Luca is a volunteer pilot with Little Wings where he gives his time to provide air transport for critically ill children from rural and regional NSW in need of lifesaving treatment in major cities. Last year he completed 75 missions, helping to alleviate the financial and emotional burdens for those families.
2024 North Shore Senior Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Lynne Cusack
Lynne has enjoyed a quarter-century association with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney as a volunteer guide. She shares her passion for and knowledge of the gardens with visitors from all around the world, and with newly recruited volunteer guides.
2024 North Shore Volunteer Team of the Year
Congratulations Lane Cove Council Volunteer Bushcare Program
The 96 members of the Lane Cove Council Bushcare Program give many hours over weekends removing weeds and rubbish, planting trees and restoring rare and important bushland. Their tireless work over decades is helping to transform local habitat and reserves for native species and future generations.
2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsors
