Volunteering Awards

The Volunteering Awards celebrate Victorian volunteers and volunteer organisations.

About the Awards

The Volunteering Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate Victoria’s volunteers. Victoria’s volunteers make incredible contributions to our state and local communities.

The Victorian Government is proud to partner with Volunteering Victoria to celebrate Victorian volunteers and volunteer organisations.

2024 Award winners

Individuals

  • Volunteer of the Year – Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award: Cherie McLean 
  • Volunteer Commitment Award: Cherie McLean  
  • Volunteer Impact Award: Brenton Ponza  
  • Volunteer Leadership Award: Arfa Sarfaraz  
  • Young Volunteer Award: Tyrese Walsh

Organisations

  • Volunteering Excellence – Volunteer Involving Organisation of the Year: Gather My Crew 
  • Inclusive Volunteering Award: Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East (MIE) 
  • Volunteering Partnerships Award: Australian Working Group for International Student Employability Inc (VicWISE) 
  • Volunteering Innovation Award: Gather My Crew 
  • Grassroots Volunteering Award: Tribe Monbulk Youth Inc

To read about the 2024 winners, visit Volunteering Victoria Winners' stories.

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