The state government is calling on Victorians to celebrate the everyday heroes who give their time to make our state stronger, fairer and more connected.
Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence announced that nominations are now open for the Victorian Volunteer Awards 2025 – recognising the individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to support their communities.
Last year saw a record 499 nominations, and this year’s awards aim to highlight even more of the powerful stories that reflect Victoria’s proud culture of volunteering.
Run in partnership with Volunteering Victoria, the Awards honour outstanding volunteers and organisations across eight categories.
Individual categories include the Young Volunteer Award, Volunteer Commitment Award, Volunteer Leadership Award and Volunteer Impact Award. One of the individual winners will also receive the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award for Volunteer of the Year, including a $10,000 donation to a not-for-profit of their choice.
Organisation categories include the Inclusive Volunteering Award, Grassroots Volunteering Award, Volunteering Innovation Award and Volunteering Partnerships Award. The Volunteering Excellence Award will be presented to one of the four winning organisations for their outstanding impact and leadership.
For more information and to nominate a Victorian making a difference, visit volunteerinvictoria.org.au/awards.
