11 December 2024
The work of emergency services volunteers will be recognised and celebrated under a new Emergency Volunteer of the Year Award. The Award is being supported by the NSW Government and delivered as part of the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards which are run by the Centre for Volunteering – the peak body for the...
10 December 2024
A former social worker, who now gives all her time to restoring the lives of women impacted by addiction, family violence and trauma, has been named the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year. Kate Cleary has spent much of the past decade establishing a rural charity that has helped dozens of women on a journey...
4 November 2024
The finalists for the Professional Leaders of Volunteers awards were announced at Parliament House as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Awards are an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering and are supported by principal partners, the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, and ClubsNSW. Five exceptional individuals...
22 October 2024
Ulladulla SES emergency responder and international volunteer Catherine Craig has been named the South Coast Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to improving and protecting the lives of others across the community. Catherine was recognised today at a special ceremony at Club Sapphire Merimbula as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year...
16 October 2024
Wentworth volunteering veteran Janice White has been named the Far West Volunteer of the Year for 2024 for her work over half a century as community newspaper editor, as a Meals on Wheels and Country Women’s Association (CWA) member, and for her dedication to teaching water safety to the town’s children. Jan was recognised today...
10 October 2024
Northern Rivers wildlife carer Leoni Byron-Jackson has been named the Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year for her incredible dedication to native animals over two decades, including a record 2,500 animal rescues. Leoni was recognised today at a special ceremony at Twin Towns as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients...
4 October 2024
The pioneer of support and therapy services for people living with Cerebral Palsy in the Hunter region, Jill Stuart, has been named the Hunter Volunteer of the Year, for her tireless work over the past 60 years. The award was announced today at Club Stockton as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year...
2 October 2024
Volunteering superstar Paula Hardwick has been named the 2024 Central Coast Volunteer of the Year for efforts supporting the homeless, disadvantaged, and people in need across the Central Coast. The award was announced today at Mingara as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients in other Central Coast regional award categories...
1 October 2024
Dubbo resident Mano Manorathan has been awarded the 2024 Orana Volunteer of the Year for his tireless work over the past 14 years supporting migrants from the Indian subcontinent, and building a greater understanding and inclusion between cultures across the region. Mano was recognised today at the Dubbo RSL as part of the 2024 NSW...
25 September 2024
Former social worker and founder of The Farm in Galong, Kate Cleary, has been named the 2024 Central West Volunteer of the Year for her work supporting women impacted by trauma to rebuild their lives. The award was announced today at Orange Ex-Services Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards....
23 September 2024
St John Ambulance first responder and trainer Usha Makkena from Edmondson Park has been named 2024 Western Sydney Volunteer of the year for her critical first aid response and training throughout the community. The award was announced today at the Liverpool Catholic Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients...
20 September 2024
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. Margaret was recognised today at the Hornsby RSL Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients in...