nominations now open for the 2023 Queensland Volunteering awards

durinG National Volunteer Week 15-21

May 2023, volunteers from all over Queensland will be recognised at the Queensland Volunteering Awards at Brisbane City Hall. In a year that continues to see so much uncertainty with the continued disruption of COVID-19, devastating natural disasters and rising costs of living, the one thing Queenslanders have been able to count on is the selfless generosity, hard work and commitment of our extraordinary volunteers who have worked tirelessly to support their communities.

Queensland’s volunteers have always been the life force of their communities, extending helping hands and fostering vital human connections that give hope and meaning to the lives of others. Despite the fall in volunteering in formal settings, informal volunteering continues to thrive, often hiding in the shadows of sporting clubs, schools and charities.

The Queensland Volunteering Awards acknowledge and honour the astonishing contribution and spirit of service of all Queensland volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. The Awards are presented across six categories:

• Queensland Volunteer of the Year Award

• Queensland Youth Volunteer of the Year Award

• Queensland Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award

• Queensland Excellence in Volunteer Management Award

• Queensland

Volunteering Impact Award

• Queensland Corporate Volunteering Award

Volunteering Queensland is privileged to present the Awards and we want to recognise the contributions from each and every region of Queensland. We also recognise that one of Queensland's strengths is its diversity and the collective contribution of all its citizens. We therefore welcome and encourage nominations from all members and sectors of the community.

Volunteering Queensland

CEO Mara Basanovic said, “The power and spirit of volunteering is alive and well across Queensland and evidenced every day. Queenslanders are generous, compassionate, and supportive of one another and their local and wider communities.” aBOut vOLunteerinG

To nominate, visit the Volunteering Queensland website.

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We are the state peak body we are solely dedicated to advancing and promoting volunteering for the economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of Queensland.

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We actively campaign that investing in volunteering is fundamental to the continued prosperity of Queensland. The volunteering industry is a vital force that fuels the economy, connects and enriches the lives of Queenslanders, builds social and cultural value, and protects the environment. Find out more at volunteeringqld.org.au.

Thinking about getting involved?

Volunteering has immense benefits for volunteers and the individuals, families, and communities they serve. Not sure how you can help, or what you would like to do? Volunteering Queensland can help. We have a multitude of diverse volunteering opportunities on our website. Visit Volunteering Opportunities – Volunteering Queensland (volunteeringqld.org.au)