About the Ceremony
The 2024 Upper North Shore Volunteer of the Year was announced at Hornsby RSL 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 Upper North Shore Volunteer of the Year is…
Hornsby’s women’s justice advocate Margaret McClintock has been awarded the 2024 Upper North Shore Volunteer of the Year for her support for women and girls exiting the justice system to rebuild their lives.
The regional Award categories were also announced:
2024 Upper North Shore Young Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Jiayi Fang
Jiayi is a volunteer Youth Changemaker with Kids Giving Back, where she helps prepare meals for the homeless and assembles care packs.
She supports local clubs such as BlowFly Cricket through Youth4Difference fundraisers and supports Clean Up Australia Day, her school’s Environment Committee, and Ku-ring-gai Council’s Bushcare program.
2024 Upper North Shore Adult Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Margaret McClintock
As a mentor with the Women’s Justice Network, Margaret helps women affected by incarceration to develop the skills and confidence necessary to overcome challenges as they reintegrate into the community.
She stays in regular contact with her mentees and offers practical support through letter writing, phone calls, and face-to-face visits.
Margaret also helps with court and hospital visits and serves as a link between these women and the essential services they need.
2024 Upper North Shore Senior Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations Janet Fairlie-Cuninghame
At 90, Janet Fairlie-Cuninghame has spent over 40 years volunteering with Bushcare, including leadership of two bush regeneration groups in Lane Cove National Park.
Janet also helped establish the Land Care and Conservation Qualification at Meadowbank TAFE, making a lasting impact on environmental education and conservation efforts
2024 Upper North Shore Volunteer Team of the Year
Congratulations Easy Care Gardening Thursday Earthworms
The nine volunteers at the Easy Care Gardening Thursday Earthworms group help older members of their local community maintain tidy, safe, and enjoyable gardens. The volunteers weed, prune, and mulch, while also providing often much needed social engagement through morning and afternoon teas.
2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsors
