Volunteer awards

The Banyule Volunteer Awards recognise and honour outstanding individuals and groups who significantly contributed to:

  • the development of their organisation
  • the local community and
  • have had a positive impact on the quality of life of our residents.

This is your chance to nominate someone special that has actively been a part of improving our community.

Nominate a volunteer or group

  1. Applications open by 9 February 2025
  2. Lodge a complete application by 23 March 2025

Categories

Individual volunteer

Includes Life Time Contribution Award

Young volunteer

Individuals 12-25 years, as of 1 January 2025

Community group volunteer

Groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations

What next?

Successfully completed and lodged nominations will receive a confirmation email as receipt of the nomination.

Shortlisting

After nominations close, applications will be reviewed by a panel of representatives from the local community and Council.

Short listed award nominees will be sent an invite to the awards celebration.

Awards

Award will be presented to recipients and announced at a celebration event in May 2025.