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...
1 September 2026
Krazy Kosci Klimb organiser and Cerebral Palsy Alliance volunteer Bill Manning has been named the 2026 Southern Sydney Volunteer of the Year, for his decades long work helping young people with a disability to participate in a rich and life changing experience. Bill was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at...
31 August 2026
Local volunteering legend Vivienne Marris has been named 2026 Illawarra Volunteer of the Year for her service and commitment to more than 15 community groups across the region. Viv was recognised today at the 2026 Illawarra Volunteer of the Year Awards at Wests Illawarra. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are hosted by The...
28 August 2026
Mowana Safe Space founder Melani Kypri has been named the 2026 Northern Beaches Volunteer of the Year, for her deep commitment to greater mental health services and support for people feeling depressed, lonely, isolated or anxious. Melanie was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at Dee Why RSL Club. The NSW...
26 August 2026
Share the Dignity volunteer manager Kerrie Barton has been named the 2026 Outer Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year, for her relentless drive to recruit, train and mentor more than 200 volunteers to help end period poverty across NSW. Kerrie was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the St Mary’s...
25 August 2026
Hope in a Suitcase volunteer Natalie Bennett has been named 2026 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year for her role in bringing comfort to children entering the out-of-home care system and for speaking out on the need to provide more support. Natalie was recognised today at the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Awards at The...
20 August 2026
Dignity Dishes volunteer and homelessness services advocate Lea Lloyd has been named the 2026 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year, for her tireless work to protect people from the impacts of hunger and homelessness across the region. Lea was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the Westport Club at...
18 August 2026
Disability rights legal advocate Rosemary Wever has been named the 2026 North Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year for her work supporting people in need in the justice system. Rosemary was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at Castle Hill RSL Club. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are hosted...
17 August 2026
North Sydney SES Deputy Unit Commander Gabriel Dickinson has been named the 2026 North Shore Volunteer of the Year for his tireless commitment to community safety during storms and floods, and his dedication to his fellow volunteers. Gabriel was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at Norths at Cammeray. The NSW...
13 August 2026
Wagga Wagga board stalwart and emergency volunteer Rory McKenzie has been named the 2026 Riverina Volunteer of the Year, for his deep commitment to community health and safety, inclusion, and stronger governance for not-for-profit and community organisations. Rory was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the Wagga RSL Club. The...