About
Volunteers give their time, effort and skills to better our society. The contribution of over three million Queensland volunteers (75% of adults) have provided unparalleled assistance to people and causes across our beautiful state.
Every year we come together to celebrate some of the volunteers who go above and beyond to keep their communities running. This year the gala event will be celebrated at Brisbane City Hall on 15 May, 2023.
Nominations and ticket sales are now closed! Thank you for your nominations.
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
Queensland 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.
Queensland Youth 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.
Queensland 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.
Queensland 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.
Queensland 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.
Queensland 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.
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.
Meet the 2023 Finalists
This year’s finalists have been announced! Thank you to all that nominated someone for the awards, the stories we have read were truly amazing. Our finalists are just 21 from the hundreds of generous nominees with unique stories to share.
Read more about the finalists and their volunteering journeys here or by clicking the image below.
Second Row: Brian Tovey, Gail Harrower, Robin Spencer, Clayton Utz, Care Kits for Kids, The Common Good (Ekka Strawberry Sundae), Orange Sky Australia.
Third Row: DJ Cronin, Jodi Salmon, Michael Creedy, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, 3rd Space, Cycling without Age (Gold Coast), Palliative Care Queensland (Ambulance Wish).
