14 October 2026
President of the Broken Hill Breast Cancer Support and Fundraising Group and event organiser for the Paint the Town Pink and Pink October campaigns Leeann Clogg has been named 2026 Far West Volunteer of the Year, for her tireless efforts to provide better services to local breast cancer patients and their families. Leeann was recognised...
8 October 2026
WardellCORE (Community Organised Resilience Effort) co-founder Joel Orchard has been named 2026 Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year, for his work building strong social connections, disaster preparedness and running a fresh food and pantry program for people in need. Joel was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at Twin Towns...
1 October 2026
Southern Women’s Group and Bega Women’s Resource Centre volunteer Yvonne Cole has been named 2026 South Coast Volunteer of the Year, for her creative contributions and active hands-on support for victims of gender-based violence. Yvonne was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at Club Sapphire in Merimbula. The NSW Volunteer...
29 September 2026
Dubbo SES organiser, admin whizz, and logistics volunteer Julie Anderson has been named 2026 Orana Volunteer of the Year, for 30 years of behind-the-scenes support that has kept emergency and lifesaving capability going for communities across the region. Julie was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at the Dubbo RSL...
23 September 2026
Bathurst policing volunteer and community advocate Elizabeth Jane Talbot has been named 2026 Central West Volunteer of the Year, for two decades of giving and community service across the region. Jane, as she is known to her community, was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club....
21 September 2026
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. Konrad was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at the Liverpool Catholic Club. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards...
18 September 2026
Dental care volunteer and Chinese community and multiculturism advocate Dr Anthony Ching has been named the 2026 Upper North Shore Volunteer of the Year, for his tireless commitment to community cohesion and accessible healthcare. Dr Ching was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the Hornsby RSL Club. The NSW Volunteer...
16 September 2026
Goulburn Show President and the region’s go-to volunteer Jacki Waugh has been named the 2026 Southern Inland Volunteer of the Year, for her tireless commitment to community, regional events and public safety. Jacki was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the Goulburn Workers Club. The NSW Volunteer of the Year...
11 September 2026
Meals on Wheels volunteering legend Bev Grace has been named the 2026 Central Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year, for 25 years of care and compassion while delivering meals to elderly and disadvantaged members of her community. Bev was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at Club Parramatta. The NSW...
9 September 2026
Sydney Community Connect founder Joumana Menzalji has been named 2026 Inner Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year, for 30 years of service supporting newly arrived migrants, the elderly and multicultural communities. Joumana was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at Club Burwood. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are...
8 September 2026
Campbelltown Senior Cyber Seekers President Diane Latham has been named the 2026 South Western Sydney/Macarthur Volunteer of the Year, for her work ensuring older members of the community can safely and confidently participate in a digital life. Diane was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the Campbelltown Catholic Club. The...
3 September 2026
Armidale volunteer Jenny Bourke has been named the 2026 New England/Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year, for her work across three leading local community groups that support people living with cancer, vulnerable renters and older people in care. Jenny was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the Armidale City Bowling...