Nominations are Open for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across the country.
The awards are an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in every region across NSW.
Nominations for the awards can be made across eight separate categories, with recipients recognised at one of 25 regional ceremonies throughout the year.
Training & Events
Dive into the rich and dynamic life of your volunteering peak body. From the Volunteering NSW State Conference, to training workshops, forums, professional networking opportunities, and nationally recognised training, The Centre for Volunteering offers a comprehensive program to support and engage volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer involving organisations.
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Awards
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is The Centre’s highly anticipated annual event aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, effort and community service of our state’s volunteers.
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