The Minns Labor Government is celebrating the invaluable contributions of 80 outstanding regional women volunteers with the unveiling of the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
Recipients were announced at a volunteer celebration event held in Albury, acknowledging the vital volunteer roles women and girls play in our regional, rural and remote communities.
These women contribute across all areas of community life from supporting emergency responses, to mentoring the next generation of volunteers, and bringing people together through food, sport, music, dance and the arts.
They not only generously give their time, they also share their skills and varied experience which enriches the lives they touch, and helps build stronger, more connected communities across New South Wales.
Each recipient was nominated by their peers, friends, or organisation they volunteer with. They receive a certificate and letter of acknowledgement for their service, inclusion on a digital honour roll and a Hidden Treasures digital Credly badge for professional use on social media or resumes.
The Minns Government is working to build a better New South Wales for women and girls, focusing on boosting women's empowerment, economic opportunity and advancement and health and wellbeing.
The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, a NSW Government initiative coordinated by the Rural Women's Network, aligns with our priority to uplift women across the state, in particular providing regional women with opportunities to connect and be recognised for their contributions.
Since its launch in 2010, over 1,300 regional, rural and remote NSW women have been recognised on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
Find out who is on the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll and learn more about how volunteers are contributing to their communities here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/rural-womens-network/hidden-treasures-honour-roll
Nominate a volunteer
NSW Government and the Rural Women's Network are encouraging communities across regional, rural and remote NSW to nominate outstanding woman volunteers and ensure their contributions are recognised.
Nominate a volunteer for the 2026 Honour Roll: https://hiddentreasures.awardsplatform.com/ Nominations for the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll 2026 are open until Thursday 31 December 2026.
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said:
"The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is a wonderful way to recognise and thank the women whose volunteering strengthens regional, rural and remote communities across NSW.
"Their generosity, compassion and commitment to helping others is invaluable and integral to community life.
"Thank you for making an extraordinary difference to so many people's lives."
Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:
"Congratulations to the remarkable regional and rural women who have been recognised in the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
"Every nomination tells a story of commitment, compassion and quiet leadership. You all enrich the lives of so many people - young and old. You also help build stronger, more connected and resilient communities and we thank you for it.
"Volunteer work is truly the heartbeat of local communities across New South Wales, especially in regional, rural and remote towns."
Hidden Treasures recipient, Deputy Commissioner - Regional, St John Ambulance NSW, Helen Chant, Order of St John said:
"I feel honoured to be included in this year's Hidden Treasures roll.
"I see this as an opportunity to showcase the impact of contributions from rural women across the state.
"By hearing about the multitude of ways this year's Hidden Treasures support our communities, I hope that many more will be inspired to volunteer."
