The Volunteer Awards were established in 2021 as dedicated awards for recognising the enormous work that is done in the Ōtepoti community with volunteering. This year, SBS Bank, Volunteer South, and Otago Community Trust have come together in partnership to meaningfully celebrate tūao | volunteers, volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations and community groups across Ōtepoti.

Otago Community Trust chief executive Barbara Bridger highlights that the trust is heavily involved in supporting volunteers and not-for-profit organisations, and that it was thrilled to be part of the awards again in 2022.

"It’s great to be able to recognise our unsung heroes."

Volunteer South Dunedin are now accepting nominations. Nominations are open until 24 July 2022.

Do you know of a friend or family member who dedicate their time for volunteering?

Do you have a star volunteer at your organisation?

Nominate them for our second annual Dunedin Volunteer Awards 2022.

Volunteers Category:

✨Team of the Year (for a group of volunteers)

✨Leader of Volunteers (for people who supervise volunteers)

✨Rising Star (for young volunteer up to 24 years-old)

✨Resilience (for people who overcome their barriers)

Programmes Category:

✨Diversity and Inclusion

✨Transformative Volunteering

✨Resilience and Adaptability

✨Collaborative Volunteering

Nominations can be made online at https://volunteerawards.nz/

Questions?

Email: awards@volunteersouth.org.nz