Volunteering Victoria is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2025 Victorian Volunteering Awards.
Supported by the Victorian State Government, the Awards recognise the volunteers and organisations helping build vibrant, connected communities.
Last year saw a record 499 nominations, and this year’s Awards aim to highlight even more of the powerful stories that reflect Victoria’s proud culture of volunteering.
There are eight categories open to nominations –
Individual Awards:
- Young Volunteer – for volunteers who are 25 years and under.
- Volunteer Commitment – for dedicated, passionate volunteers.
- Volunteer Leadership – for volunteers who lead, organise and inspire others.
- Volunteer Impact – for volunteer innovators and hard workers.
One of the individual winners will also receive the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award for Volunteer of the Year, including a $10,000 donation to a not-for-profit of their choice.
Organisation Awards:
- Inclusive Volunteering – for organisations that show diversity and inclusion.
- Volunteering Partnerships – for organisations that work well with others. This may be with other groups, businesses, or the community.
- Volunteering Innovation – for organisations that are innovative and adaptable.
- Grassroots Volunteering – for small organisations making a big difference.
The Volunteering Excellence Award will be presented to one of the four winning organisations for their outstanding impact and leadership.
For more information or to nominate, visit volunteeringvictoria.org.au/awards
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Nominations close Friday 4 July 2025, at 4pm.
