Disability and mental health advocate Clmentine Hartson has beeen named the 2022 Volunteer of the Year.
ProjectKindness founder, and disability and mental health advocate Clementine Hartson has been named 2022 NSW Volunteer of the Year for her drive to make a difference to the lives of so many.
Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services Natasha Maclaren-Jones said that volunteers make a true difference to people's lives and bring communities together.
"I congratulate Clementine who is an incredible young woman and a very deserving recipient of this year's award," Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.
"She is not only bringing joy to the lives of people doing it tough across NSW, but is inspiring others to truly be the change they want to see in our communities."
Ms Hartson established ProjectKindness to collect and distribute thousands of food hampers, boxes of nappies and clothing to those in need.
Her volunteering work connects people with community services and other volunteers, providing much needed support.
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering and supported by the NSW Government.
The NSW 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award recipients are:
- Volunteer of the Year and Adult Volunteer of the Year: Clementine Hartson
- Young Volunteer of the Year: Rose Lewis
- Senior Volunteer of the Year: Joy Rappo
- Volunteer Team of the Year: One Meal Northern Beaches Co-op volunteers
- Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award: The Australian Wildlife Society's Board of Directors
- Volunteer Leader of the Year: Amar Singh from Turbans4Australia
The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate said that the awards have recognised volunteers across NSW who are providing support in every part of our lives.
"These awards shine a a light on an incredible group of people who give so much of their lives to making our communities better places," Ms Rygate said.
More information about the award winners is available at The Centre for Volunteering- https://www.volunteering.com.au/
