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Volunteers give their time, effort and skills to better our society. The contribution of over three million Queensland volunteers (75% of adults) has provided unparalleled assistance to people and causes across our beautiful state.
Nominations are now open for the Queensland Volunteering Awards 2023.
Every single volunteer, whether in a formal or informal setting deserves thanks from the Queensland Community, and it is the Queensland Volunteering Awards that highlight the people behind this immense positive wave which embodies the spirit of mateship and togetherness.
The Queensland Volunteering Awards will celebrate exemplary volunteers across six important categories.
Award Categories (Updated)
Volunteer of the Year Award
Presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution and who through their volunteering has made a significant impact towards Queensland’s well-being.
Young Volunteer of the Year Award
Presented in celebration of an individual aged between 16 and 30 years, who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteering in Queensland and who through their volunteering has positively impacted the lives of others. (Updated)
Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award
Presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary life-long contribution to volunteering (15+ years) and who through their volunteering has contributed to the betterment of the community in Queensland. (Updated)
Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
Presented in acknowledgement of an individual salaried or non-salaried volunteer manager who have demonstrated outstanding best practice in the management of volunteers and the delivery of volunteering programs.
Community Volunteering Program Impact Award
Presented in recognition of a community volunteering program or activity that has made a positive, measurable and sustainable social and/or economic impact on the Queensland community. (Updated)
Corporate Volunteering Program Award
Presented in recognition of a for profit business that has made a positive contribution to the Queensland community through the impact of its employee volunteering program. (Updated)
All Queenslanders are encouraged to nominate those who shine bright in the volunteer roles, programs and organisations. Help us to highlight volunteers who dedicate themselves to helping others and spread the word about the positive impacts volunteering makes in the lives of individuals, groups, communities, and the environment.
Volunteering Queensland recognises that one of Queensland’s strengths is its diversity and the collective contribution of all its citizens. We welcome and encourage nominations from all members of our community.
All Queenslanders are encouraged to nominate those who shine bright in volunteer roles, programs and organisations.
Help us to highlight volunteers!
Nominate nowFinalists and Recipients
2022
The Queensland Volunteer of The Year award is presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution and who through their volunteering has made a significant impact towards Queensland’s well-being.
Recipient
Alison (Ali) Lane
Finalist
Rowena Dionysius
Finalist
Anne-Maria Falvey
The Youth Volunteering category is presented in celebration of an individual aged between 15 to 24 years, who has demonstrated an outstanding voluntary commitment in Queensland and who through their volunteering has positively impacted the lives of others.
Recipient
Bryce Lowes Kenworthy U’Ren
Finalist
Jahmayn Hicks
Finalist
Jonesy Cairncross
The Excellence in Volunteer Management award is presented in acknowledgement of an individual, salaried or non-salaried volunteer manager who has demonstrated good practice in the management of volunteers and the delivery of volunteer programs by those volunteers.
Recipient
Hussain Baba
Finalist
Catherine Hafke
Finalist
Lisa Dingwall
The Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award is presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary life-long contribution to volunteering and who, through their volunteering, has contributed to the betterment of the community in Queensland.
Recipient
Tracey Holt
Finalist
Kaye Williams
Finalist
Judith Beecham
The Queensland Volunteering Impact Award is presented in recognition of a volunteer program or activity that has made a positive, measurable and sustainable economic, social, cultural and/or environmental impact on the Queensland community.
Recipient
Bolton Clarke HOW-R-U?
Finalist
Rural Aid
Finalist
Ambulance Wish Queensland
The Corporate Volunteering Award is presented in acknowledgement of a Queensland based business that has made a significant impact to the Queensland community through its employee volunteering program.
Recipient
Mirvac
Finalist
Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop
Finalist
Abt Associates Australia
See Previous years here: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
