Since its inception in 2007, the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards has continued to grow and expand its reach to all corners of the state, now celebrating its 17th year.
The Awards Honour Board serves as a lasting tribute, chronicling the exceptional individuals and groups who have been recognised over the years. This rich history reflects the vibrant community spirit and dedication that thrives in NSW.
Discover all our past winners and nominees, including images from the Gala Award celebrations, in the catalogue below. We invite you to explore the links below, delving into the inspiring stories that make the NSW Volunteer Awards a symbol of excellence and commitment.
2023 Awards
- 2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Ju
- 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year: Anthia Kollaras
- 2023 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year: Leanne Hillman
- 2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year: Bear Cottage
- 2023 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year: Raise Foundation
- 2023 NSW Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award: Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation Gold Committee Co-Chairs
- 2023 NSW Employee Volunteer of the Year: Built Team, supporting ReLove Incorporated
2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year: Leanne Hillman
For more information on the 2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, visit the 2023 Awards page.
2022 Awards
- 2022 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year
Rose Lewis - 2022 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Clementine Hartson - 2022 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Joy Rappo - 2022 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
One Meal Northern Beaches Co-Op - 2022 NSW Leader of the Year
Amar Singh - 2022 Not-for-Profit Award
Australian Wildlife’s Society’s Board of Directors
2022 NSW Volunteer of the Year: Clementine Hartson
For more information on the winners, and all regional finalists, visit our 2022 Awards page.
2021 Awards
- 2021 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year
Abbie Kelly - 2021 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Sayeed Karimi - 2021 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Kay Ching-Kue and Helen Mears - 2021 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
South Western Sydney Local Health District Palliative Care COVID-19 team - 2021 NSW Club Volunteer of the Year
John Rodd - 2021 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Aristocrat Technologies - 2021 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Royal Rehab Volunteer Services
2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Abbie Kelly
2020 Awards
- 2020 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year
Harpreet Kaur Dhillon - 2020 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Kim Hill - 2020 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Amelia Butler - 2020 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Foodbank NSW & ACT Distribution Centre volunteers and the Mid-South Coast Wires volunteers - 2020 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Andrew Bredin - 2020 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
Greater Charitable Foundation - 2020 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Kylie Elliott
2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Kim Hill
2019 Awards
- 2019 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year
Sonia Sharma - 2019 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Robert Fitzgerald - 2019 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Alba Tohamy Kadous - 2019 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Dignity Dishes - 2019 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Vicki Thompson - 2019 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
Qantas Cabin Crew - 2019 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Oscar Mussons
2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Robert Fitzgerald
2018 Awards
- 2018 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year
Aimee Caulfield - 2018 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Wendy Dalton - 2018 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
George Tillett - 2018 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Beyond Barbed Wire Volunteer Mentors - 2018 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Gemma Marshall - 2018 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
Pfizer CARES Australia - 2018 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Colin Lott
2018 NSW Volunteer of the Year Wendy Dalton
2017 Awards
- 2017 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year
Tia Brennen - 2017 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Judith Barry - 2017 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Beverley Kerr - 2017 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Armidale Learner Driver Mentor Program Team - 2017 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Robyn de Szoeke - 2017 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
NRMA Outback Links - 2017 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Mary Leehane
2017 NSW Volunteer of the Year Beverley Kerr
2016 Awards
- 2016 NSW Student Volunteer of the Year
Holly Johnson - 2016 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Ben Matthews - 2016 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
David Digges - 2016 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Sandra McDonald - 2016 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Women in Prison Advocacy Network Volunteer Mentors - 2016 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Chris Bond - 2016 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
Salesforce - 2016 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Royal Rehab - 2016 Outstanding Contribution Award
Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) - 2016 Outstanding Contribution Award
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) - 2016 Outstanding Contribution Award
NSW State Emergency Service (SES)
2016 NSW Volunteer of the Year David Digges
2015 Awards
- 2015 NSW Student Volunteer of the Year
Tegan Butts - 2015 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Joshua Osborne - 2015 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Mark Rushton - 2015 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Eleanor Blows - 2015 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Sailors with disABILITIES / Winds of Change - 2015 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Melissa Booth - 2015 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
The Atlassian Foundation - 2015 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
DigiVol - 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Holocaust Survivor Volunteer Guides, Sydney Jewish Museum
2015 NSW Volunteer of the Year Mark Rushton
2014 Awards
- 2014 NSW Student Volunteer of the Year
Christopher Evans - 2014 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Emily Smith - 2014 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Karen Lindley - 2014 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
David Abrahams - 2014 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Broken Hill Women’s Auxiliary R.F.D.S - 2014 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Kate Boyle - 2014 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
Tradies’ Volunteers - 2014 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
SPARK
2014 NSW Volunteer of the Year David Abrahams
2013 Awards
- 2013 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Dominic Lynch - 2013 NSW Highly Commended Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Ken Bellette - 2013 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
Emerge Volunteer Mentor Team of ANZ - 2013 NSW Excellence in NFP Volunteer Management Award
Taronga Conservation Society Australia - 2013 NSW Highly Commended Volunteer Team of the Year
Cootamundra Creative Arts and Cultural Centre Committee - 2013 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Macarthur Zone RAFT Brigade - 2013 NSW Highly Commended Youth Volunteer of the Year
Alexa Pelkowitz - 2013 NSW Highly Commended Youth Volunteer of the Year
Andrew Horne - 2013 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Trent Thomas - 2013 NSW Highly Commended Senior Volunteer of the Year
Basil Turner - 2013 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Dr Howard Ralph
2013 NSW Volunteer of the Year Kenneth Bolt
2012 Awards
- 2012 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Michael Cluff - 2012 NSW Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
Ausgrid Regional Employee Community Committee - 2012 NSW Highly Commended Excellence in NFP Volunteer Management Award
Wendy Edmonds - 2012 NSW Excellence in NFP Volunteer Management Award
Manning Support Services - 2012 NSW Highly Commended Volunteer Team of the Year
Louise Moule - 2012 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Carevan Albury - 2012 NSW Highly Commended Youth Volunteer of the Year
Matthew Kirkham - 2012 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Michaela Collins - 2012 NSW Highly Commended Senior Volunteer of the Year
Norma Palmer - 2012 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Megan Etheridge
2012 NSW Volunteer of the Year Andrew Heslop
2011 Awards
- 2011 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Richard High - 2011 NSW Excellence in NFP Volunteer Management Award
Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre (BINC) - 2011 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Broadmeadow’s Samaritans Friendship House - 2011 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Loki Ball - 2011 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Margaret Hardy
2011 NSW Volunteer of the Year Ralph Naden
2010 Awards
- 2010 NSW Employee Volunteer of the Year
Rodney Lowe - 2010 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Warrawong Community Kitchen Lunch Volunteer Team - 2010 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Timothy Bayl - 2010 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Bill Phippen
2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Graham Symes
2009 Awards
- 2009 NSW Employee Volunteer of the Year
Nigel Dearinger - 2009 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year
Timehelp Holroyd Volunteer Team - 2009 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Hayden Zammit - 2009 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Thea Batterham
2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Liz Mullinar AM
2008 Awards
- 2008 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Karen Carmichael - 2008 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Krystle Marsh - 2008 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Lorraine Clark
2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Shu Fen Wang
2007 Awards
- 2007 NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Amanda Grant - 2007 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year
Amanda Grant - 2007 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Laurie Smith