NT Volunteer of the Year Awards


NT Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025 – Nominations opening soon.
The Northern Territory Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of the Northern Territory volunteers, volunteer involving organisations and volunteer managers at work in our community.
Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain. These prestigious Awards promote the important contribution of volunteering to the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of the Northern Territory, paying tribute to those who inspire and promote the spirit of volunteerism through exemplary endeavours.
The Awards, established in 2014, are an initiative of Volunteering SA&NT. Nominations are assessed by an independent Judging Panel chaired by Volunteering NT.
Award Categories
Celebrates people whose volunteering has made a remarkable difference for people, a community, group, organisation or cause in the NT.
This award is open to individuals 24 years old and over.
Recognises the enthusiasm, initiative and leadership of young people whose volunteering has made a remarkable difference for people, a community, group, organisation or cause in the NT.
This award is open to individuals under 24 years old.
Celebrates the commitment, impact and importance of clubs / teams / units / organisations that have provided important local services, led positive change, or supported social and community life in the NT.
This award is open to organisations of any size.
Celebrates the commitment, impact and importance of groups that have provided important local services, led positive change, or supported social and community life in the NT.
This award is open to groups that are entirely volunteer led and operated, with a turnover of less than $50,000 a year.
Acknowledges a salaried or non-salaried individual or team who has demonstrated good practice in the management of volunteers.
A dedicated and passionate individual with exceptional volunteer achievement, (which may include volunteer management), within an emergency service, whose significant contribution and enthusiasm for volunteering is an inspiration to others.
This award is open to individuals of any age.
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