Communities across the Central West are being urged to jump online to nominate their local volunteers for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, 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.
Central West volunteers can be nominated for an award across seven separate categories, with recipients recognised at one of 25 regional ceremonies throughout the year.
The Central West award finalists are then invited to represent their region at the State Gala ceremony, where the NSW Volunteer of the Year is announced by the Hon. Jodie Harrison, the NSW Minister with Responsibility for Volunteering.
The latest report on volunteering in NSW shows that around 4.3 million people volunteer across the state each year, contributing $178 billion in social and economic benefits. It also reveals that volunteer awards and recognition are one of the most important ways to help retain volunteers and recruit new volunteers.
Minister with Responsibility for Volunteering, the Hon. Jodie Harrison MP, said volunteers are the lifeblood of our communities.
“They are incredibly passionate about what they do and selflessly devote their time, skills and knowledge to help others.
“I encourage people to nominate a volunteer in your community for the awards – the unsung heroes whose contributions make our state a great place to live in.”
Make a difference, vote for someone today. Nominations are open until Friday 23 May 2025 at https://www.volunteering.com.au/awards/about-the-awards/