From Broome to Bayswater, and Albany, 21 finalists have been named across seven categories as part of Western Australia's Volunteer of the Year Awards program.
With 1.5 million volunteers in Western Australia, the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards program helps to celebrate some of the incredible people and organisations who make significant impact in the community through volunteering.
The 2024 recipients will be announced at the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony on 23 May amongst more than 300 of their peers during National Volunteer Week.
The WA Volunteer of the Year Awards is hosted by Volunteering WA, the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia.
Read about each of the finalists at awards.volunteeringwa.org.au
Congratulations!
With over 240 nominations from across the State, Volunteering WA is excited to announce the finalists as follows:
2024 WA Volunteer of the Year Award Finalists
WA Excellence in Volunteer Management, presented by AON
Presented in acknowledgment of an individual salaried or non-salaried volunteer manager who has demonstrated best practice in the management and delivery of volunteering programs over the past year.
- Alanagh Godderidge, Motion by the Ocean (Sorrento)
- Georgina Bromfield, Dismantle (Burswood)
- Steve Marshall, Free Community Christmas Luncheon (Albany)
(New for 2024) WA Inclusive Volunteering Award, presented by Volunteering WA
Volunteering has a powerful impact when it is accessible to all; this Award celebrates volunteering programs that have created inclusive cultures that reflect the diverse communities they serve and have improved participation from a greater range of community members.
- First Hike Project (Perth)
- Northwest Multicultural Association (Karratha)
- Sister Project (Ellenbrook)
WA Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering, presented by COTA WA
Celebrates an individual who has made an exemplary life-long contribution to volunteering over the past 20+ years, and who through their volunteering has contributed to the betterment of Western Australia and its people.
- Colin Longworth, Living Proud (Bayswater)
- John Alferink, Margaret River and Districts Historical Society (Margaret River)
- Kathleen Joan Ward, Community Person (Albany)
WA Young Volunteer of the Year, presented by Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
Recognises an individual aged 16 - 30 years who has made an outstanding voluntary commitment over the past year and who through their volunteering has positively impacted the lives of others.
- Kamran Ahmed, Camp Quality (Broome)
- Nyassha Horne, Busselton Community Safe Space (Busselton)
- Zac Cawdron, Youth At Risk Network (Bedford)
WA Excellence in Corporate Volunteering, presented by NeonLogic
Celebrates a business that has made a significant impact in the community of Western Australia through its employee volunteering program.
- Bankwest
- INPEX
- RAC
WA Community Volunteer Organisation of the Year, supported by Lotterywest
Recognising a volunteer-involving community organisation that provides innovative leadership and through good practice in volunteering brings about positive and enduring change to their community.
- Guide Dogs WA (Victoria Park)
- MAN UP WA (Crawley)
- Worthy Australia Foundation (Baldivis)
RAC WA Volunteer of the Year, presented by RAC
Presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution over the past year and who through their volunteering has made a significant impact in their community.
- Craig Hollywood, Short Back & Sidewalks (Inglewood)
- Peter Geraghty, St John WA (Mukinbudin)
- Tracey Cave, Sister Project (Ellenbrook)
Join Volunteering WA on 23 May to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution of Western Australian volunteers, volunteer involving organisations, corporate volunteering programs, and volunteer managers at work within our community.
Tickets close 3 May, or when sold out.
