About the Ceremony
The 2024 Southern Inland Volunteer of the Year was announced at Goulburn Workers 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 Southern Inland Volunteer of the Year is…
Sleepbus Queanbeyan driver and care taker Glenn Pinnuck has been awarded the 2024 Southern Inland Volunteer of the Year for his tireless work providing comfort and care for people experiencing homelessness throughout the region.
The regional Award categories were also announced:
2024 Southern Inland Adult Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Glenn Pinnuck
Glenn has given more than 1,000 hours of his time as an overnight caretaker, driver, volunteer trainer and mentor at the Queanbeyan based homelessness support provider Sleepbus. His works helps to provide a safe and comfortable place for an overnight sleep for people in need.
2024 Southern Inland Senior Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Leslie Ludwig
Leslie has been a leading volunteer administrator and coaching coordinator for snow sports across Australia’s alpine region for more than 40 years. Her tireless volunteer work at NSW Snowsports, Snowsports ACT and Snow Australia has helped support countless events, athletes, and local snow sports infrastructure.
2024 Southern Inland Volunteer Team of the Year
Congratulations Sleepbus Queanbeyan Volunteer Team
The 35 team members at Sleepbus Queanbeyan help keep the volunteer led homelessness support service on the road for three nights every week of the year. They work as drivers, caretakers, cleaners, fundraisers, and logistics managers. They have helped provide 1,500 sleeps and care to people sleeping rough across the region.
2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsors
