The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now in their 20th year and celebrate the work of thousands of individuals and volunteer teams from a diverse range of organisations across the state.
Congratulations to the 2026 Award winners for the Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year Awards.
2026 Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year
First aid responder and frontline fire fighter Konrad Janson has been named 2026 Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year, for a decade of service protecting communities and supporting public health.
The category winners for the regional awards are:
2026 Western Sydney Young Volunteer of the Year
Yousef Al Masri
Yousef gives his time on the Miller Technology High School Student Council, the Liverpool City Youth Council, the Liverpool Youth Action Group, the not-for-profit charity group Community Cafe Outreach, and inside the wards at Liverpool Hospital.
His volunteering gives a voice to young people in the community and in government, as well as reducing food insecurity, supporting people in need, and providing hands on patient support and clinical assistance.
2026 Western Sydney Adult Volunteer of the Year
Ann Hook
Ann gives her time with the Australian Army Cadets, managing operations and communication, organising activities and training schedules, and supporting cadets.
She has provided unwavering support for young people, having helped hundreds of cadets to build confidence, discipline and a sense of purpose.
2026 Western Sydney Senior Volunteer of the Year
Christine Windsor
Christine volunteers with Catholic Healthcare’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme at the Holy Spirit Aged Care Home at Casula.
She provides companionship and emotional support to older people experiencing loneliness and social isolation in residential aged care facilities. She visits several residents during the week, listening to personal stories, taking them out, and promoting wellbeing and social connection.
2026 Western Sydney Emergency Volunteer of the Year
Konrad Janson
Konrad is a first aid volunteer and event health responder with the St John Ambulance NSW Fairfield Division, as well as an Advanced Firefighter volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service.
His efforts help keep communities safe and support the next generation of volunteers through training and building resilience.
2026 Western Sydney Volunteer Team of the Year
CPActive Champions Volunteer Team
The Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) Active Champions are a team of 38 volunteers with a lived experience of disability who dedicate their time, expertise, and personal insight to drive disability advocacy, anti-ableism, and systemic social change across Australia.
The group has given almost 3,000 hours of their time to create safe spaces, address discrimination, and improve accessibility for people with disability.
2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsors
